Pando, Uruguay

Pando
City

The central square of Pando with the Church of the Immaculate Conception in the background
Pando

Location within Uruguay

Coordinates: 34°43′0″S 55°57′30″W / 34.71667°S 55.95833°W
Country  Uruguay
Department Canelones Department
Founded 1788
Population (2011)
 • Total 25,947
Time zone UTC -3
Postal code 91000
Dial plan +598 2 (+7 digits)
Location of Pando in Canelones Department

Pando is a city in Canelones Department of Uruguay. It is an important commercial and industrial centre which has become part of the wider metropolitan area of Montevideo.

Pando is also the name of the municipality to which the city belongs and which includes several other small populated areas and rural areas from the limits of the Ciudad de la Costa to the south to the limits of Route 7 to the northwest.

Location

The city is located on Route 8, about 23 kilometres (14 mi) northeast of Montevideo. The stream Arroyo Pando flows by the east limits of the city.

History

Pando was founded on 13 May 1788.[1] It took its name from one of its first inhabitants who had moved there in 1730. It was the seat of the Guardia del Pando, a force against Portuguese advances. It had acquired the status of "Pueblo" (village) before the Independence of Uruguay.

According to the Act of Ley Nº 759, on 11 March 1863 it held the status of "Villa" (town). On 5 August 1920, its status was elevated to "Ciudad" (city) by the Act of Ley Nº 7.252.[1] At the time, it was an industrial center and had a track for airplanes which became an airport in 1928. This airport was moved to Carrasco in 1948 and the Military Aeronautic School took its place.[2]

Places of worship

Population

According to the 2011 census, Pando had a population of 25,947.[4] In 2010, the Intendencia de Canelones had estimated a population of 31,713 for the municipality during the elections.[2]

Year Population
1908 7,927
1963 12,876
1975 16,406
1985 19,795
1996 23,384
2004 24,004
2011 25,947

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[1]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Pando has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

Climate data for Pando, Uruguay
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(83)		 28
(82)		 26
(78)		 22
(71)		 18
(64)		 15
(59)		 14
(58)		 15
(59)		 17
(63)		 20
(68)		 23
(74)		 26
(79)		 21
(69.8)
Average low °C (°F) 17
(62)		 16
(61)		 15
(59)		 12
(53)		 9
(48)		 6
(43)		 6
(43)		 6
(43)		 8
(46)		 9
(49)		 12
(54)		 15
(59)		 10.9
(51.7)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 74
(2.9)		 66
(2.6)		 99
(3.9)		 99
(3.9)		 84
(3.3)		 81
(3.2)		 74
(2.9)		 79
(3.1)		 80
(3)		 66
(2.6)		 74
(2.9)		 79
(3.1)		 955
(37.4)
Source: Weatherbase [6]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Statistics of urban localities (1908–2004)" (PDF). INE. 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "ELECCIONES - Canelones". El Observador. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  3. ↑ Inmaculada Concepción de Pando (Spanish)
  4. ↑ "Censos 2011 Cuadros Canelones". INE. 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  5. ↑ Climate Summary for Pando, Uruguay
  6. ↑ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on October 19, 2013.

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