San Bautista is also the name of the municipality to which the city belongs.
Geography
Location
The city is located on the intersection of Route 6 with Route 81, about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of the centre ofMontevideo.
History
According to the Act of Ley Nº 388, on 28 June 1854 it was holding the status of "Villa" (town). On 20 June 1901, it was given the status of "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 2.699. Its status was elevated to "Ciudad" (city) on 8 June 1993 by the Act of Ley Nº 16.380.
Population
In 2011 San Bautista had a population of 1,973. The Intendencia de Canelones has estimated a population of 4,045 for the municipality.
Location map of the Municipality of San Bautista
Year
Population
1908
4,051
1963
1,750
1975
1,454
1985
1,555
1996
1,685
2004
1,880
2011
1,973
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay