Rodríguez is a small town (villa) in the San José Department of southern Uruguay.
Geography It is located on Route 45, about north of its intersection with Route 11, and about west-northwest of Santa Lucía of Canelones Department. The railroad track Montevideo - San José - Colonia passes through this town.
History On 19 July 1909, it was declared a "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley N° 3.548. On 14 June 1960, its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley N° 12.733.
Population In 2011 Rodríguez had a population of 2,604. Year Population 1908 9,017 1963 1,295 1975 1,577 1985 2,035 1996 2,354 2004 2,561 2011 2,604 Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
Places of worship Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Church (Roman Catholic)
References
External links INE map of Rodríguez