Ecilda Paullier
# Ecilda Paullier

Ecilda Paullier is a small town in the San José Department of southern Uruguay.

## Geography

The town is located in the west part of the department, on Route 1, at the junction with Route 11, 101 kilometres (63 mi) northwest of Montevideo. The stream Arroyo Cufré flows 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of the city.

## History

It was founded as "Santa Ecilda" on 16 May 1883. On 6 April 1911, it was renamed as "Ecilda Paullier" and declared a "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley N° 3.748. Previously, it had been the head of the judicial section "Pavón". On 17 November 1964, its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley N° 13.299.

## Population

In 2011 Ecilda Paullier had a population of 2,585.

| Year | Population |
| - | - |
| 1963 | 1,028 |
| 1975 | 1,199 |
| 1985 | 1,822 |
| 1996 | 1,976 |
| 2004 | 2,351 |
| 2011 | 2,585 |

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

## Places of worship

* Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church (Roman Catholic)

Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica, calle Pedro de Giovangelo, Ecilda Paullier (Plymouth Brethren)

