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Cerro Largo Department
Cerro Largo Department () is a department of Uruguay. Its capital is Melo. It is located in the east of the country, bordering Brazil to its northeast with Yaguaron River as the natural border, Treinta y Tres Department to its south, Durazno Department to its west and the departments of Tacuarembó and Rivera to its northwest with Negro River as its natural border with them. History At the end of the 18th century, apart from the indigenous people, the area was populated by the Spanish and the Portuguese alike. In 1795, the Captain of the Spanish Infantry Agustín de la Rosa founded the town of Melo, a fortress to repel attacks of the Portuguese and the Indios. The territory was invaded by the Portuguese in 1801, 1811, and 1816. The history of this place is marked by battles before, during and after the Independence of the Republic. The old Posta del Chuy, from the town, was the historic Inn where travellers from Melo to Villa Artigas (the actual Río Branco) could rest and pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Departments Of Uruguay
Uruguay consists of 19 departments (''departamentos''). Each department has a legislature called a Departmental Board. The ''Intendente'' is the department's chief executive. History The first division of the Republic into six departments occurred on 27 January 1816. In February of the same year, two more departments were formed, and in 1828 one more was added. When the First Constitution was signed in 1830, there were nine departments. These were the departments of Montevideo, Maldonado, Canelones, San José, Colonia, Soriano, Paysandú, Durazno and Cerro Largo. At that time, the department of Paysandú occupied all the territory north of the Río Negro, which included the current departments of Artigas, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Salto, Paysandú and Río Negro. On 17 June 1837 a new division of Uruguay was made and this northern territory was divided in three parts by the creation of the departments of Salto and Tacuarembó. At the same time the department of Minas (which was even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afro-Uruguayans
Afro-Uruguayans are Uruguayans of predominantly African descent. The majority of Afro-Uruguayans are in Montevideo. History For most of the colonial period, the port of Buenos Aires (see Afro-Argentines) served as the exclusive entry point for enslaved Africans in the Río de la Plata region. Slaves entering the port of Buenos Aires were then regularly shipped inland to Córdoba and the northwestern provinces of Salta and Tucumán in Argentina, across the Andes Mountains to Chile (see Afro-Chileans) and to the mines of Potosí in Alto Perú (see Afro-Bolivians). The term “Afro-Uruguayans” is problematic in itself, the phrase diminishes relations of these individuals in black communities and is much too specific because of mixed cultures. To strengthen the connections between black communities back in the 1800s, “Orientals” is more fitting in regards to modern-day Uruguay, rather than “Afro-Uruguayans” because of lands history and origin. The region of Uruguay has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barrio La Vinchuca
''Barrio'' () is a Spanish word that means "quarter" or "neighborhood". In the modern Spanish language, it is generally defined as each area of a city, usually delimited by functional (e.g. residential, commercial, industrial, etc.), social, architectural or morphological features. In Spain, several Latin American countries and the Philippines, the term may also be used to officially denote a division of a municipality. ''Barrio'' is an arabism (Classical Arabic ''barrī'': "wild" via Andalusian Arabic ''bárri'': "exterior"). Usage In Argentina and Uruguay, a ''barrio'' is a division of a municipality officially delineated by the local authority at a later time, and it sometimes keeps a distinct character from other areas (as in the barrios of Buenos Aires even if they have been superseded by larger administrative divisions). The word does not have a special socioeconomic connotation unless it is used in contrast to the ''centro'' (city center or downtown). The expression ''bar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plácido Rosas
Plácido Rosas is a village or populated centre in the Cerro Largo Department of eastern Uruguay. Location It is located on the north bank of Río Tacuarí Rio or Río is the Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Maltese word for "river". When spoken on its own, the word often means Rio de Janeiro, a major city in Brazil. Rio or Río may also refer to: Geography Brazil * Rio de Janeiro * Rio do Sul, a ..., near the bridge Paso del Dragóneast, over which Route 18 crosses the river. The railroad track Montevideo - Nico Pérez - Río Branco passes through the village. Population In 2011 Plácido Rosas had a population of 415. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay'' References External linksINE map of Plácido Rosas Populated places in the Cerro Largo Department {{CerroLargo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lago Merín
Lago Merín is a village and resort on the coast of Lagoon Merín, in the Cerro Largo Department of Uruguay. Although it has a very few permanent inhabitants, it is an important summer resort. In the last years it has become an important kitesurfing location. Location It is located near the borders . Population Lago Merín was officially declared resort in 1940 by president Alfredo Baldomir Alfredo Baldomir Ferrari (August 27, 1884 – February 25, 1948) was a Uruguayan soldier, architect and politician. He served as President of Uruguay from 1938 to 1943 and is most notable for leading Uruguay to support the Allies during World W .... In 2011 Lago Merín had a population of 439. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay'' References External links INE map of Lago Merín Populated places in the Cerro Largo Department Kitesurfing Resorts in Uruguay {{CerroLargo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hipódromo, Cerro Largo
Hipódromo is a ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Melo, the capital of Cerro Largo Department of eastern Uruguay Uruguay (; ), officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( es, República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country in South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast; while bordering .... It derives its name from the ''Hipódromo de Melo'', the horse racing track of the city which it contains. Location This barrio is located on Route 7, west of the city. The stream Arroyo Conventos flows between this barrio and the city. Population In 2011 Hipódromo had a population of 505. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay'' References External linksINE map of Melo, Hipódromo, Barrio López Benítez and Barrio La Vinchuca Populated places in the Cerro Largo Department Horse racing venues in Uruguay Sport in Cerro Largo Department {{CerroLargo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barrio López Benítez
Barrio López Benítez is a small western suburb of the city of Melo in the Cerro Largo Department of eastern Uruguay Uruguay (; ), officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( es, República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country in South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast; while bordering .... Location It is located on Ruta 26, about west of the ''barrio'' Hipódromo and west of the city. The stream Arroyo Conventos flows a small distance to the east of the suburb. Population In 2011 Barrio López Benítez had a population of 522. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay'' References External linksINE map of Melo, Hipódromo, Barrio López Benítez and Barrio La Vinchuca Populated places in the Cerro Largo Department {{CerroLargo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tupambaé
Tupambaé is a village (''pueblo'') in the Cerro Largo Department of eastern Uruguay. Location It is located on the border with Treinta y Tres Department, on Km. 334 of Route 7, about southwest of Melo. The railroad track Montevideo - Melo pass through the south part of the village. Its closest populated place is Santa Clara de Olimar of Treinta y Tres Department, located to the southwest along Ruta 7. History Its status was elevated to "Pueblo" category on 19 August 1926 by the Act of Ley Nº 7.984. Population In 2011, Tupambaé had a population of 1,122. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay'' Places of worship * St. Joseph Parish Church (Roman Catholic Roman or Romans most often refers to: *Rome, the capital city of Italy *Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD *Roman people, the people of ancient Rome *'' Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a lette ...) References External linksINE map of Tupambaé ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aceguá, Uruguay
Aceguá is the Uruguayan part of a town in the Cerro Largo Department of eastern Uruguay. Location It is located on Route 8, on the border with Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area .... The border between Uruguay and Brazil passes through the town and the two parts are separated by an international street. History Its status was raised from populated centre to "Pueblo" (village) on 23 December 1941 by decree Ley 10.101 and then to "Villa" (town) on 14 April 1986 by decree Ley 15.810. Population In 2011 Aceguá had a population of 1,511. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay'' References External linksINE map of Aceguá Populated places in the Cerro Largo Department Brazil–Uruguay border crossings {{CerroLargo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isidoro Noblía
Isidoro Noblía is a small town (''villa'') in the Cerro Largo Department of eastern Uruguay. Location It is located on Route 8, south of Aceguá on the border with Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area ... and north of the city of Melo. History Its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) on 15 November 1963 by the Act of Ley Nº 13.167 and then to "Villa" (town) on 20 October 1992 by the Act of Ley Nº 16.312 Population In 2011 Isidoro Noblía had a population of 2,331. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay'' References External linksINE map of Isidoro Noblía Populated places in the Cerro Largo Department {{CerroLargo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fraile Muerto
Fraile Muerto is a town in the Cerro Largo Department of eastern Uruguay. Its name means "Dead Friar". Location It is located on Route 7, around west-southwest of Melo. History It was founded on 3 January 1908. Its original name was "Fructuoso Mazziotta", known also as "Wenceslao Silveira". On 17 July 1918 it was renamed to "Fraile Muerto" and its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 6.195 and then raised to "Villa" (town) on 19 December 1957 by the Act of Ley Nº 12.478. Population In 2011 Fraile Muerto had a population of 3,168. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay'' Places of worship * Most Holy Redeemer Parish Church (Roman Catholic Roman or Romans most often refers to: *Rome, the capital city of Italy *Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD *Roman people, the people of ancient Rome *'' Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a lette ...) References External linksINE map of F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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