Zapicán

Zapicán on the map of Uruguay

Zapicán is a place in Uruguay.

Geography

It is located in the Cuchilla de Palomeque in the north of the department of Lavalleja in the sector 11, José Batlle y Ordóñez southeast of. The south to the department capital Minas is located 123 km away.

History

The village was founded in 1887 by Pablo Fernández.

Infrastructure

In the southern part of the village, the Ruta 40 and Ruta 14 clash. By Zapicán leads the railway line Montevideo - Nico Pérez - Río Branco. The surrounding area is characterized by extensive Zapicáns livestock.

Population

The population Zapicáns is 553 (as of 2011), of which 291 male and 262 female. Since 1963 is recorded in Zapicán a steady population decline.

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay