Colonia Department

Colonia (Spanish pronunciation: [koˈlonja] (listen)) is a department of southwestern Uruguay. Its capital is Colonia del Sacramento, the country's second oldest city.

Colonia Department
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Location of Colonia Department and its capital
Coordinates (Colonia del Sacramento): 34°28′17″S 57°50′39″W
Country Uruguay
Capital of DepartmentColonia del Sacramento
Government
 • IntendantWalter Zimmer
 • Ruling partyPartido Nacional
Area
 • Total6,106 km2 (2,358 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 census)
 • Total132,204
 • Density22/km2 (56/sq mi)
Demonym(s)colonienses
Time zoneUTC-3 (UYT)
ISO 3166 codeUY-CO
Websitewww.colonia.gub.uy
Map of Colonia Department

Weather

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Economy

The southwestern region of Uruguay, in which Colonia is located, is typically associated with dairy production. Its proximity to Buenos Aires makes it the main entry point for tourists traveling from Argentina to Uruguay. Tourism is also favored by the presence of a World Heritage site. The PepsiCo plant located in the department's capital, is one of the three largest worldwide,[1] employing more than 2,000 people and serving the entire Latin American import market. The plant operates under special economic zone legislation, and as of November 2019, has successfully approved an enlargement investment for $65 million.

Population and Demographics

As of the census of 2011, Colonia Department has a population of 123,204 (60,203 male and 63,001 female) and 57,003 households.[2]

Demographic data for Florida Department in 2010:

  • Population growth rate: 0.042%
  • Birth Rate: 13.47 births/1,000 people
  • Death Rate: 9.96 deaths/1,000 people
  • Average age: 35.7 (34.0 male, 37.4 female)
  • Life Expectancy at Birth:
    • Total population: 78.09 years
    • Male: 74.70 years
    • Female: 81.70 years
  • Average per household income: 25,213 pesos/month
  • Urban per capita income: 10,714 pesos/month

2010 Data Source:[3]

Main Urban Centres Other towns and villages
Population stated as per 2011 census.[4]
City / TownPopulation
Colonia del Sacramento29,231
Carmelo18,041
Juan Lacaze12,816
Nueva Helvecia10,630
Rosario10,085
Nueva Palmira9,857
Tarariras6,632
Florencio Sánchez3,716
Ombues de Lavalle3,390
Colonia Valdense3,235
Town / VillagePopulation
Miguelete999
La Paz603
El Semillero600
Conchillas401
Rural population

According to the 2011 census, Colonia department has an additional rural population of 11,471.[2]

See also

References
  2. "Censos 2011 Colonia (needs flash plugin)". INE. 2012. Archived from the original on 1 September 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  3. "Uruguay en cifras" (PDF) (in Spanish). INE. 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
  4. "Censos 2011 Cuadros Colonia". INE. 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.


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