Egaña


Egaña is a village in the Soriano Department of western Uruguay.

Location

The village is located off Route 3, at about northwest of José Enrique Rodó and southeast of Palmitas. The railroad track from Montevideo to Mercedes and further north passes through the village.

History

On 13 May 1971, the status of the populated centre here was elevated to "Pueblo" by the Act of Ley 13.959.

Population

In 2011 Egaña had a population of 783.
YearPopulation
1963675
1975673
1985690
1996709
2004852
2011783

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay