title: Ituzaingó, Uruguay
text: # Ituzaingó, Uruguay
  
  Ituzaingó is a small town of San José Department of southern Uruguay.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The town is located on Route 79, 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) north of Route 11, by the stream Arroyo de la Virgen. Just across the stream of it, is the town Veinticinco de Agosto of Florida Department, and 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to its southeast is the city Santa Lucía of Canelones Department.
  
  ## History
  
  It was declared a "Pueblo" (village) by Decree of 23 October 1875. On 15 October 1963, its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley Nº 13.167.
  
  ## Population
  
  In 2011 Ituzaingó had a population of 771.
  
  | Year | Population |
  | - | - |
  | 1963 | 708 |
  | 1975 | 930 |
  | 1985 | 734 |
  | 1996 | 769 |
  | 2004 | 740 |
  | 2011 | 771 |
  
  Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
  
  