Ismael Cortinas


Ismael Cortinas is a town in the Flores Department of Uruguay.

Location

The town is located on the junction of Route 23 with Route 12, at southwest edge of the department and borders the departments of Soriano, Colonia and San José. The Grande River runs near the town.

History

It was declared "Pueblo" on 18 October 1950 by the Act of Ley N° 11.607, and named after Ismael Cortinas, a Deputy, Senator, journalist and playwright. Its status was elevated to "Villa" on 15 November 1963 by the Act of Ley N° 13.167.

Population

In 2011 Ismael Cortinas had a population of 918.
YearPopulation
19081.404
1963558
1975580
1985938
19961,036
20041,069
2011918

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

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