Canelones Department

The Departamento de Canelones (Spanish: Departamento de Canelones; pronounced [kaneˈlones]), with an area of 4,536 km2 (1,751 sq mi) and 518,154 inhabitants, is located in the south of Uruguay. Its capital is Canelones.

Canelones Department
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Location of Canelones Department and its capital
Coordinates (Canelones): 34°31′S 56°17′W
Country Uruguay
Capital of DepartmentCanelones
Government
 • IntendantYamandú Orsi
 • Ruling partyFrente Amplio
Area
 • Total4,536 km2 (1,751 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 census)
 • Total520,187
 • Density110/km2 (300/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Canario
Time zoneUTC-3 (UYT)
ISO 3166 codeUY-CA
Websitewww.imcanelones.gub.uy

Geography and climate

Neighbouring departments are Maldonado and Lavalleja to the East, Florida to the North, San José to the West, and Montevideo to the South. Part of the southern border is formed by the Río de la Plata. It is the second smallest department of the country after that of Montevideo, but the second largest in population.

Located in the humid templated region, the average temperature is low compared to that of the rest of the country (around 15°C), as are the levels of precipitation (up to 2,000 mm yearly, on average).

By area Canelones Department is the second smallest of Uruguay's 19 departments.

Topography and hydrography
Santa Lucía River, at San Ramón.

Canelones Department, is characterized by flat lands and absence of relief (as most parts of Uruguay), with small coastal sand dunes at the south, and with meadows and woods in the center, north and west.[1]

The department is rich in waterways, with many rivers and streams. However, there are two rivers that stand out for their importance: the Santa Lucía River and the Río de la Plata, which is actually a sea of salt water. On the coastline formed by the Río de la Plata, there are many spa towns and their respective beaches.

Santa Lucia River, meanwhile, forms the northern boundary with Florida, which is separated by a bridge known as the Paso Pache.

Regions

Despite being a small department, Canelones has a population of over 500,000 inhabitants and one of the highest densities in the country with 114 inhabitants per square kilometer.

The department is divided into approx. 20 sections. Within these, there are significant populations centers, some of which have the status of municipality, others are part of recently formed cities by decree, and then there are also those that do not have enough inhabitants and are therefore often considered simple population entities with no mayor or government, remaining under the direct jurisdiction of the Municipality of Canelones (in Spanish, Intendencia Municipal Canelones or Comuna Canaria), which is based in the departmental capital, Canelones.

History

Canelones was one of the nine original departments created in 1830. Over the years its boundaries have changed little.

Economy

Agriculture is one of the principal contributors to the economy of Canelones. The cultivation of grapevines is widespread, and the area is a major contributor to Uruguay's burgeoning wine industry. In addition cereal crops, principally maize are produced, as are a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Tourism, in the eastern coastal area, is also a major source of income for the department, and has enabled the development of important urban centres, such as Atlántida.

Population and Demographics

At the 2011 census, Canelones Department had a population of 520,187 (253,124 male and 267,063 female) and 222,193 (+44.25% than in 2004 (153,931)) households.[2] The average household size was 2.3 persons.

Demographic data for Canelones Department in 2010:

  • Population growth rate: 1,095%
  • Birth Rate: 14.83 births/1,000 people
  • Death Rate: 8.45 deaths/1,000 people
  • Average age: 32.9 (31.4 Males, 34.3 Females)
  • Life Expectancy at Birth
    • Total population: 76.37 years
    • Male: 72.95 years
    • Female: 80.00 years
  • Average per household income: 25,087 pesos/month
  • Urban per capita income: 10,015 pesos/month

2010 Data Source:[3]

Main Urban Centres Other towns and villages
Population stated according to the 2011 census.[4]
City / TownPopulation
Ciudad de la Costa (**)113,257
Las Piedras71,258
Barros Blancos31,650
Pando25,947
La Paz20,524
Canelones19,865
Santa Lucía16,742
Progreso16,244
Villa Crespo y San Andrés9,813
Colonia Nicolich9,624
Fracc. Camino del Andaluz y R.849,295
Salinas *8,626
Parque del Plata *7,896
San Ramón7,133
Joaquín Suárez6,570
Sauce6,132
Atlántida *5,562
Tala5,089
Neptunia *4,774
Pinamar – Pinepark *4,724
San Jacinto4,510
Toledo4,397
City / TownPopulation
Villa Aeroparque4,307
Empalme Olmos4,199
Santa Rosa3,727
Marindia *3,543
Las Toscas *3,146
Cerrillos2,508
Estación Atlántida *2,274
Migues2,109
San Bautista1,973
San Luis *1,878
Dr. Francisco Soca1,797
Montes1,760
La Floresta *1,595
Fracc. sobre R.741,513
San Antonio1,489
Villa San José1,419
Villa Felicidad1,344
Estación La Floresta *1,313
Juanicó1,305
City Golf *1,104
Aguas Corrientes1,047
Town / VillagePopulation
Costa Azul965
Barrio Cópola826
Lomas de Carrasco806
Estanque de Pando770
Jardines de Pando756
Totoral del Sauce746
Olmos662
Seis Hermanos622
Villa Argentina622
Villa El Tato615
Costa y Guillamón550
Villa Paz S.A.542
Cuchilla Alta527
Castellanos520
Villa Porvenir507
Barrio La Lucha492

(* Resorts of the Costa de Oro - ** Sum result. See main article for all censal areas included.)

Rural population
Map showing the municipalities of Canelones Department

According to the 2011 census, Canelones department had a rural population of 48,219 (9,3%).[2]

Government

The executive power is exercised by the Intendencia Departamental de Canelones. The Intendant is elected every five years with the possibility of reelection. The legislative power is exercised by the Junta Departamental.

On 15 March 2010, by the Act of Ley Nº 18.653,[5] the following Municipalities were formed in the Canelones Department:

Source: Intendencia Municipal de Canelones[6]
* Stated as 2004 estimates.
** Source: El Observador (2010)[7]

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See also

References
  1. Montevideo COMM. "Geografía política - CANELONES". Enciclopedia Geográfica del Uruguay (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  2. "Censos 2011 Canelones (flash plugin needed)". INE. 2012. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  3. "Uruguay en cifras" (PDF) (in Spanish). INE. 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
  4. "Censos 2011 Cuadros Canelones". INE. 2012. Archived from the original on 10 October 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  5. "Ley Nº 18.653". República Oriental del Uruguay, Poder Legislativo. 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
  6. "Municipios Canarios". Comuna Canaria. 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
  7. "ELECCIONES - Canelones". El Observador. Archived from the original on 12 March 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2012.

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