José Pedro Varela, Uruguay

José Pedro Varela is a small city in the north of Lavalleja Department of southeastern Uruguay. It is named after the sociologist and politician José Pedro Varela.

Geography
The city is located on Route 8 and the banks of Arroyo Corrales, which is the border with Treinta y Tres Department, about 27 km south of the city of Treinta y Tres and 135 km northeast of the department capital Minas.

History
A populated centre was founded here on 24 August 1898. On 1 February 1918, its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by decree Ley N° 5.639 and on 16 October 1958 to "Villa" (town) by decree N° 12.553 It received the status of "Ciudad" (city) on 19 November 1967 by decree Ley Nº 13.631.

Population
In 2011, José Pedro Varela had a population of 5,118. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Places of worship

 * St. Charles Borromeo Parish Church (Roman Catholic)