Durazno
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Durazno | |
Coordinates: | |
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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.
[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.
[edit] External links
- Durazno's Hall Town (Spanish)