Durazno

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Durazno
Durazno (Uruguay)
Durazno
Durazno
Coordinates: 33°22′S 56°31′W / -33.367, -56.517
Country Uruguay
Department Durazno Department
Founded 1821
Population (2004)
 - Total 30,529
postal code 97000
Area code(s) +036

San Pedro del Durazno is the capital of the department of Durazno in Uruguay, founded on October 12, 1821. It has a population of 30,529 (2004 census). Durazno is situated in the coast of the Yi River, affluent of the Río Negro River.

El Sauzal beach.
El Sauzal beach.

[edit] Durazno's beach

Durazno has a small beach over the edge of Yi River, with yellowish sand and calm, clear, and sweet water. Besides that, Sauzal beach is a common place for tourists during the summer holidays in the country, that is, from December to March.

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Coordinates: 33°25′S, 56°30′W