title: Rodríguez, Uruguay
text: # 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 kilometres (1.2 mi) north of its intersection with Route 11, and about 18 kilometres (11 mi) 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.
  
  | Year | Population |
  | - | - |
  | 1908 | 9,017 |
  | 1963 | 1,295 |
  | 1975 | 1,577 |
  | 1985 | 2,035 |
  | 1996 | 2,354 |
  | 2004 | 2,561 |
  | 2011 | 2,604 |
  
  Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
  
  ## Places of worship
  
  * Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Church (Roman Catholic)
  