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Ecilda Paullier
Town in San José Department, Uruguay From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ecilda Paullier is a small town in the San José Department of southern Uruguay.
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Geography
The town is located in the west part of the department, on Route 1, at the junction with Route 11, 101 kilometres (63 mi) northwest of Montevideo. The stream Arroyo Cufré flows 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of the city.
History
It was founded as "Santa Ecilda" on 16 May 1883. On 6 April 1911, it was renamed as "Ecilda Paullier" and declared a "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley N° 3.748.[1] Previously, it had been the head of the judicial section "Pavón". On 17 November 1964, its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley N° 13.299.[2]
Population
In 2011 Ecilda Paullier had a population of 2,585.[3]
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[1]
Places of worship
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church (Roman Catholic)
Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica, calle Pedro de Giovangelo, Ecilda Paullier (Plymouth Brethren)
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External links
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