Rodríguez, Uruguay

Rodríguez is a small town (villa) in the San José Department of southern Uruguay.

Geography
It is located on Route 45, about 2 km north of its intersection with Route 11, and about 18 km west-northwest of Santa Lucía of Canelones Department. The railroad track Montevideo - San José - Colonia passes through this town.

History
On 19 July 1909, it was declared a "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley N° 3.548. On 14 June 1960, its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley N° 12.733.

Population
In 2011 Rodríguez had a population of 2,604. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Places of worship

 * Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Church (Roman Catholic)