Empalme Olmos is also the name of the municipality to which the town belongs.
Geography
Location
The village is located at the junction of Route 8 with Routes 82 and 34, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) northeast of the city of Pando.
History
Its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) on 3 November 1952 by the Act of Ley Nº 11.877.
Population
In 2011 Empalme Olmos had a population of 4,199. In 2010, the Intendencia de Canelones had recorded a population of 5,497 for the municipality during the elections.
Location map of the Municipality of Empalme Olmos
Year
Population
1963
1,973
1975
2,108
1985
3,144
1996
3,815
2004
3,978
2011
4,199
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay