Velázquez, Uruguay

Rocha Department · Uruguay

Velázquez is a small town in Rocha Department, Uruguay with a population of 867. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

867 Population 471/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
48.4 in Annual Rain
America / Montevideo Timezone

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About Velázquez

Velázquez

Velázquez, also Velazquez, Velásquez or Velasquez, is a surname from Spain. It is a patronymic name, meaning "son of Velasco".

People

Population867
Density471/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population867
Population Density471 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates-34.0363°, -54.2805°
TimezoneAmerica/Montevideo
Country🇺🇾 Uruguay
State / ProvinceRocha Department
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation48.4 inches (1,229 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Velázquez

Velázquez is a small town in Uruguay (Rocha Department) with a population of 867. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is America/Montevideo.

Velázquez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Uruguay avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density471/sq mi
Coordinates34.0363°S, 54.2805°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montevideo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above Uruguay avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.46"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
March 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
July 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
December 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in Driest

Velázquez has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Velázquez

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela 35 - - - -
Liceo de Velázquez - - - -
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Radio Stations near Velázquez

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
América FM 103.3 entretenimiento, latino AAC 128 kbps

Gas Stations in Velázquez

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

UY #4298609206

Airports Near Velázquez

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Estancia El Monasterio Airstrip-Small Airport
José Pedro Varela Airport-Small Airport
La Rinconada Airport-Small Airport
Rocha Airport-Small Airport
Saman Lascano Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Montevideo
Elevation
66 m (217 ft)
Area
2.3 km² (0.9 mi²)
Postal Code
27303

🇺🇾 About Uruguay

Capital Montevideo
Population 3,449,299
Area 176,220 km²
GDP (USD) $77,991,666,838
GDP per capita $23,019
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 78.1 years
Internet users 89.9%
Urban population 95.5%
Currency UYU (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +598
TLD .uy
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Uruguay

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Children's Day Día de los Niños
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Semana de Turismo
Apr 3 Good Friday Semana de Turismo
Apr 19 Landing of the 33 Patriots Day Desembarco de los 33 Orientales
May 1 International Workers' Day Día de los Trabajadores
May 18 Battle of Las Piedras Batalla de las Piedras
Jun 19 Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day Natalicio de Artigas y Día del Nunca Más
Jul 18 Constitution Day Jura de la Constitución
Aug 25 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Oct 12 Day of the race Día de la Raza
Nov 2 Deceased ones day Día de los Difuntos
Dec 25 Christmas Day Día de la Familia

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What is the population of Velázquez?

Velázquez has a population of 867 residents and is located in Uruguay. The population density is 471 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Velázquez?

Velázquez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches.

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