Colonia Valdense
| Colonia Valdense | |
|---|---|
| — Town — | |
| | |
| Coordinates: 34°20′18″S 57°15′55″W / 34.33833°S 57.26528°W | |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Department | Colonia Department |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Population (2004) | |
| - Total | 3,087 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code | 70202 |
| Area code(s) | +598 455 |
Colonia Valdense is a town located in southwestern Uruguay, within the Colonia Department. It is home to around 3,100 people. It lies along Route 1.
History
Colonia Valdense was founded in 1856, following the arrival of Italian immigrants from Piedmont. The town is named after , a French priest founder of the religious movement known as «the Valdensians».
Population
According to the 2004 census, the town had a population of 3,087.
Source:
Twin towns
References
External links
- Information about Colonia Valdense at Multimedia Uruguay portal cultural (Spanish)
- INE map of Colonia Valdense
Retrieved from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonia_Valdense
