Ismael Cortinas is a town in the Flores Department of Uruguay. Geography The town is located on the junction of Route 23 with Route 12, at southwest edge of the department and borders the departments of Soriano, Colonia and San José. The Grande River (Uruguay) (Spanish: Arroyo Grande) runs near the town. History It was declared "Pueblo" (village) on 18 October 1950 by the Act of Ley N° 11.607, and named after Ismael Cortinas, a Deputy, Senator, journalist and playwright. Its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) on 15 November 1963 by the Act of Ley N° 13.167. Population In 2011 Ismael Cortinas had a population of 918. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay Places of worship St. John the Baptist Chapel (Roman Catholic) See also Ismael Cortinas (Uruguayan politician)#Disambiguation and legacy Geography of Uruguay References External links INE map of Ismael Cortinas Populated places in the Flores Department