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, northwest of Montevideo. The stream Arroyo Cufré flows 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)
References
External links INE map of Ecilda Paullier and Scavino