[1] It comprises the electoral districts CCA and CEB of Canelones department.

The localities Campo Militar, Sofía Santos, Las Brujas and Parador Tajes are parts of this municipality.

The city is located on the intersection of Route 36 with Route 46, about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) southwest of the city of Canelones and 40 kilometres (25 mi) north west of the centre of Montevideo.

[3] Finally, on 20 July 1971, it received the status of "Ciudad" (city) by decree N° Ley 13.990.

[5] In 2010, the Intendencia de Canelones estimated a population of 7,369 for the municipality during the elections.