Ansina is a town in the Tacuarembó Department of northern-central Uruguay.
Geography The town is located on the junction of Route 26 with Route 44, on the east bank of Tacuarembó River.
History
On 5 October 1950, the populated nucleus known as "Paso de Borracho" was renamed to "Ansina" and its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 11.530, and then on 3 May 1984, to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley Nº 15.539.
Population In 2011 Ansina had a population of 2,712. Year Population 1963 989 1975 1,056 1985 1,637 1996 1,930 2004 2,790 2011 2,712 Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
Places of worship Our Lady of Itatí Parish Church, a Roman Catholic pilgrimage sanctuaryItatí Sanctuary
References
External links INE map of Ansina