Velázquez, Uruguay

Velázquez is a small town in the Rocha Department of southeastern Uruguay.

Geography
The town is located on the intersection of Route 15 with Route 13, about 56 km north of Rocha, the capital city of the department. The stream Arroyo India Muerta flows east of the town.

History
On 28 October 1919, it was declared a "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley N° 7.019. Its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) on 1 July 1953 by the Act of Ley N° 11.965.

Population
In 2011 Velázquez had a population of 1,022. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay