Mariscala

Mariscala is a small town in the Lavalleja Department of southeastern Uruguay.

Geography
The town is located on Route 8, 60 km northeast of Minas.

History
Its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) category on 1 February 1918 by decree Ley Nº 5.639 and on 27 June 1988 to "Villa" (town) by decree Ley Nº 15.960.

Population
In 2011 Mariscala had a population of 1,626. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Places of worship

 * Our Lady of Pompei Parish Church (Roman Catholic)