What if I told you that a small barrio holds a story of population shifts and quiet existence? That’s Barrio Cópola for you. It is a place in southern Uruguay. Specifically, it sits in the Canelones Department.
Barrio Cópola isn’t some bustling metropolis. In 2011, it had only 826 residents. It’s a close-knit community. This number reflects a gradual climb over the decades. In 1963 the population was 466. By 1975 it grew to 620. The numbers continued climbing to 651 in 1985. There were 799 residents in 1996. Though there was a slight dip to 780 in 2004, it bounced back to 826 by 2011.
Barrio Cópola sits just a kilometer west of La Paz. A lake known as Canteras de La Paz separates them. Imagine a peaceful walk from La Paz. You cross the Canteras de La Paz. Suddenly, you find yourself in Barrio Cópola.
The location of Barrio Cópola is in the west of the Canelones Department. More precisely, it’s in sector 5. Canelones is the capital of the department. Barrio Cópola shares borders with other small communities. To the east is La Paz. To the south lies Costa y Guillamón. To the north, you’ll find Barrio La Lucha. The Arroyo de las Piedras flows a few hundred meters west and south. It marks the boundary with the neighboring Montevideo Department.
Getting around Barrio Cópola is manageable. Buses connect it to Montevideo. You can hop on a bus. Lines 156, 199, and 328 are options. Bernabe Michelena Y Juan Acosta is a bus stop. It is only a short walk away. Juan Acosta – Gregorio Perez is another nearby stop. Av Gral San Martin – Julio E Suarez Peloduro is also close.
Imagine the buses that travel to Barrio Cópola. The 199 from Luis A De Herrera Y Gral Flores. The 328 coming from Estadio Centenario. The 156 from Aduana or Ciudadela. Each route connects Barrio Cópola to wider Montevideo. These bus routes are essential for residents. They provide access to work and services.
Barrio Cópola is part of the Municipality of La Paz. The municipality spans 33 square kilometers. Barrio Cópola contributes to the municipality’s character.
Barrio Cópola may not be famous. It doesn’t boast grand monuments or bustling markets. Its charm lies in its quiet streets and community feel.