Lorenzo Geyres is a village in Paysandú Department of western Uruguay.

Geography It is located about northwest of Route 3 and about north-northeast of the department capital Paysandú.

History A nucleus of houses near the railroad station Queguay became recognized as a village named "Queguay" by the Act of Ley Nº 333 on 6 July 1853. It was renamed to "Lorenzo Geyres" and its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 8.226 on 29 May 1928.

Population In 2011 Lorenzo Geyres had a population of 774. Year Population 1963 517 1975 474 1985 428 1996 573 2004 674 2011 774 Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

References

External links INE map of Lorenzo Geyres