Lago Merín
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| Lago Merín | |
|---|---|
| Village, resort | |
  Lago Merín | |
| Coordinates: 32°44′30″S 53°15′35″W / 32.74167°S 53.25972°WCoordinates: 32°44′30″S 53°15′35″W / 32.74167°S 53.25972°W | |
| Country |
 Uruguay |
| Department | Cerro Largo Department |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 439 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code | 37100 |
| Dial plan | +598 4675 (+4 digits) |
Lago Merín is a village and resort on the coast of Lake Merín, in the Cerro Largo Department of Uruguay. Although it has a very few permanent inhabitants, it is an important summer resort. In the last years it has become an important kitesurfing location.[1]
Location
It is located near the borders with Brazil, north of the mouth of the stream Arroyo Tres Islas, 18 kilometres (11 mi) southeast of the city of Río Branco.
Population
In 2011 Lago Merín had a population of 439.[2]
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 67 |
| 1975 | 65 |
| 1985 | 110 |
| 1996 | 247 |
| 2004 | 327 |
| 2011 | 439 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[3]
References
- ↑ "Lago Merín, an ideal resort for kitesurfing". EL PAIS (in Spanish). 3-1-2012. Retrieved 3-1-2012.
- ↑ "Censos 2011 Cerro Largo (needs flash plugin)". INE. 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ↑ "1963–1996 Statistics / L" (DOC). Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay. 2004. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
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