title: Lorenzo Geyres
text: # Lorenzo Geyres
  
  Lorenzo Geyres is a village in Paysandú Department of western Uruguay.
  
  ## Geography
  
  It is located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northwest of Route 3 and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north-northeast of the department capital Paysandú.
  
  ## History
  
  A nucleus of houses near the railroad station Queguay became recognized as a village named "Queguay" by the Act of Ley Nº 333 on 6 July 1853. It was renamed to "Lorenzo Geyres" and its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 8.226 on 29 May 1928.
  
  ## Population
  
  In 2011 Lorenzo Geyres had a population of 774.
  
  | Year | Population |
  | - | - |
  | 1963 | 517 |
  | 1975 | 474 |
  | 1985 | 428 |
  | 1996 | 573 |
  | 2004 | 674 |
  | 2011 | 774 |
  
  Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
  
  