# Deportivo Colonia

> association football club

**Wikidata**: [Q1023170](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1023170)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deportivo_Colonia)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/deportivo-colonia

## Summary
Deportivo Colonia is an association football club based in Juan Lacaze, Uruguay, that was founded on October 16, 1999. The club competes in the Uruguayan Primera División and plays its home matches at Estadio Miguel Campomar. It is also known by the aliases CD Colonia and Club deportivo colonia.

## Key Facts
- **Inception**: October 16, 1999.
- **Sport**: Association football.
- **Country**: Uruguay.
- **Headquarters**: Juan Lacaze.
- **Home Venue**: Estadio Miguel Campomar.
- **League**: Uruguayan Primera División.
- **Instance Of**: Association football club.
- **Aliases**: Deportivo Colonia, CD Colonia, Club deportivo colonia.
- **Instagram**: deportivocolonia.
- **Freebase ID**: /m/0cngt9.
- **Wikipedia Title**: Deportivo Colonia.
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Available in 10 languages (ar, ca, de, en, es, fr, nl, pl, pt, ru).
- **Sitelink Count**: 10.
- **Topic's Main Category**: Category:Club Deportivo Colonia.
- **Player Category**: Category:Deportivo Colonia players.
- **Associated Country Context**: Uruguay is a sovereign state in South America, independent since August 25, 1825, with a population of 3,444,263 (2023).
- **Associated Class Properties**: As an association football club, relevant Wikidata properties include P1241, P4639, P5424, P17, P118, P154, P856, P131, and P571.

## FAQs
**When was Deportivo Colonia founded?**
The club was established on October 16, 1999.

**Where is Deportivo Colonia based?**
The club's headquarters are located in Juan Lacaze, Uruguay.

**What league does the club participate in?**
Deportivo Colonia competes in the Uruguayan Primera División.

**What stadium does Deportivo Colonia use for home games?**
The team plays its home matches at Estadio Miguel Campomar.

**What are the alternative names for Deportivo Colonia?**
The club is also referred to as CD Colonia and Club deportivo colonia.

**How many languages is the club's Wikipedia article available in?**
The Wikipedia article for Deportivo Colonia is available in 10 languages, including Arabic, Catalan, German, English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, and Russian.

## Why It Matters
Deportivo Colonia matters as a participant in Uruguay's primary football competition, the Uruguayan Primera División, contributing to the country's robust football culture. As an association football club, it serves as an institution that organizes competitive play, fosters teamwork, and provides a structured environment for players and coaching staff. Its presence in Juan Lacaze helps promote the sport's growth at the local level within the Colonia Department region, aligning with the broader role of football clubs in developing talent and maintaining the sport's cultural significance in Uruguay, a nation noted for high democratic governance and human development.

## Notable For
- Being founded on October 16, 1999.
- Competing in the Uruguayan Primera División.
- Having its headquarters in Juan Lacaze, Uruguay.
- Using Estadio Miguel Campomar as its home venue.
- Maintaining an official Instagram account under the handle "deportivocolonia".
- Possessing a specific Freebase ID (/m/0cngt9).
- Having a dedicated Wikipedia category: "Category:Club Deportivo Colonia".
- Having a specific category for its players: "Category:Deportivo Colonia players".
- Being the subject of Wikipedia articles in 10 different languages.

## Body

### History and Foundation
Deportivo Colonia was established on October 16, 1999, as an association football club. It operates as a sports club devoted to association football (soccer), organized around a team that competes in professional leagues. The club follows the structural model of association football clubs globally, which includes coaching staff, players, and administrative personnel operating under the rules and regulations of the sport.

### Location and National Context
The club is headquartered in Juan Lacaze, situated within Uruguay. Uruguay is a sovereign state in South America, specifically in the southern region of the continent within the Southern Cone and Latin America. The country is a constitutional republic with its capital at Montevideo, having declared independence on August 25, 1825. Uruguay has a population of approximately 3.4 million people as of the 2023 census and is divided into 19 departments, including the Colonia Department. Football is the most popular sport in Uruguay, making the Uruguayan Primera División a significant national institution.

### Organizational Structure
As an association football club, Deportivo Colonia consists of several key components typical of the class:
- **Coaching Staff**: Responsible for training and managing the team.
- **Association Football Team**: The group of players that competes under the club's name.
- **Manager**: Oversees the team's operations and strategy.
- **Association Football Venue**: The specific location for matches, identified for Deportivo Colonia as Estadio Miguel Campomar.
- **Administrative Personnel**: Staff handling the club's operations.
- **Sports Physician**: Providing medical care and support to the players (a standard role within this class of organization).

The club's structure places it within the "Association football club" class, which is distinct from a standalone "Association football team" as it encompasses the broader organization including staff and venue.

### Competitive Engagement
Deportivo Colonia competes in the Uruguayan Primera División. This involvement places the club within the top tier of professional football in Uruguay, a country recognized for its historical success and cultural dedication to the sport. The club's participation in this league aligns with the primary purpose of an association football club: to compete in professional or amateur leagues through a structured team.

### Digital Presence and Classification
Deportivo Colonia maintains a digital presence on Instagram under the handle "deportivocolonia." The entity is classified under the Wikidata description "association football club" and is linked to various taxonomic identifiers.
- **Freebase ID**: /m/0cngt9.
- **Wikipedia Title**: Deportivo Colonia.
- **Sitelink Count**: 10, reflecting its presence in multiple language editions of Wikipedia (ar, ca, de, en, es, fr, nl, pl, pt, ru).
- **Categories**: The club is the main topic of "Category:Club Deportivo Colonia" and has a specific category for its members, "Category:Deportivo Colonia players."

As a member of the class "Association football club," it is associated with various identifiers and properties for the type, including GND ID (4155742-6), YSO ID (39441), and Wikidata properties such as P17 (country), P118 (league), and P131 (located in administrative entity).

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013