José Batlle y Ordóñez is a small town in the northwest of Lavalleja Department in Uruguay.
Geography
The town is located on the junction of Route 7 with Route 14, about west of Zapicán and on the border of Florida Department. It is in close proximity to Nico Pérez, separated from it partly by Route 7 and partly by the railroad tracks. The two parts are joined by a bridge passing over the tracks.
History A populated centre was founded here on 9 December 1883. The initial (common) village was named "Nico Pérez" and recognized as such by decree of 10 April 1896. On 19 March 1907 it was renamed to "José Batlle y Ordóñez" by decree Ley Nº 3.148. The part of the village that is in the Florida Department kept the original name.
Population In 2011 José Batlle y Ordóñez had a population of 2,203. Year Population 1908 5,968 1963 2,738 1975 2,074 1985 2,448 1996 2,298 2004 2,424 2011 2,203 Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
Places of worship St. Nicholas of Bari Parish Church (Roman Catholic)
References
External links INE map of José Batlle y Ordoñez and Nico Pérez (Florida)