José Ignacio, Uruguay
José Ignacio is a resort (balneario) in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay.
José Ignacio | |
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Seaside resort | |
José Ignacio Location in Uruguay | |
Coordinates: 34°50′47″S 54°38′00″W | |
Country | Uruguay |
Department | Maldonado Department |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 292 |
Time zone | UTC -3 |
Postal code | 20402 |
Dial plan | +598 42 (+6 digits) |
Geography
The resort is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, on Route 10, east of José Ignacio Lagoon.
A notable feature is the Punta José Ignacio Lighthouse.
History
In April 1873 the British ship Norman got wrecked near José Ignacio.[1]
Population
In 2011 José Ignacio had a population of 292 permanent inhabitants.[2]
References
- "Latest Shipping Intelligence". Daily News. No. 8430. London. 3 May 1873.
- "Censos 2011 Maldonado (needs flash plugin)". INE. 2012. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
External links
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- José Ignacio, Uruguay.
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística: Plano de Faro José Ignacio y Arenas de José Ignacio
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