Montes (Uruguay)

Montes on the map of Uruguay

Montes is a city in Uruguay.

Geography

It is located in the eastern part of the department of Canelones in its sector 9 In the east, the city is affected by the Arroyo Solís Grande, which also forms the border to Nachbardepartamento Lavalleja here. About 10 kilometers west of Montes is with Migues the nearest city.

History

On November 3, 1952 Montes was classified by Law No. 11,878 in the " Pueblo " category.

Infrastructure

Education

Montes has founded in March 1972 with the Liceo de Montes about a secondary school ( Liceo ).

Population

The population of Montes is 1.760. (As of 2011)

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

City ​​council

Mayor ( Alcalde ) of Montes is Maria Angel Mancuello ( Frente Amplio ).