Tranqueras

Tranqueras on the map of Uruguay

Tranqueras is a city in the north of Uruguay.

Geography

It is in the area of the department of Rivera ( third sector) south-southwest of the eponymous capital of the department at the Ruta 30, is connected through the Tranqueras with the north western city of Artigas.

History

On 15 October 1963 Tranqueras was awarded by the 5335 Ley 's status as a villa.

Population and Demographics

The population is 7,235 (as of 2011), of which 3,607 male and 3,628 female. In 1996, 5,792 people were still counted ..

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Infrastructure

Traffic

In traffic engineering point of view, the city is connected in addition to the previously mentioned road links via the Ruta 30 through the east of the city in a north-south trending Route 5 to the transportation network.

City ​​council

Mayor ( alcalde ) of Tranqueras is Milton Gómez.