La Pedrera, Rocha
- Not to be confused with the hamlet La Pedrera of Rivera Department
La Pedrera | |
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Village, resort | |
La Pedrera Location in Uruguay | |
Coordinates: 34°35′30″S 54°7′30″W / 34.59167°S 54.12500°WCoordinates: 34°35′30″S 54°7′30″W / 34.59167°S 54.12500°W | |
Country | Uruguay |
Department | Rocha Department |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 225 |
Time zone | UTC -3 |
Postal code | 27004 |
Area code(s) | +598 4479 |
Climate | Cfb |
La Pedrera is a village and resort on the Atlantic Coast in the Rocha Department of Uruguay. It is located on Route 10, about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northeast of La Paloma. Although it has a very small permanent population, in summer it is an important coastal resort. La Pedrera is also famous for its proximity to the Valle de la Luna, which extend to Santa Isabel de la Pedrera.
Population
In 2011 La Pedrera had a population of 225 permanent inhabitants and 753 dwellings.[1]
Year | Population | Dwellings |
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1963 | 48 | 98 |
1975 | 64 | 164 |
1985 | 65 | 178 |
1996 | 115 | 329 |
2004 | 165 | 490 |
2011 | 225 | 753 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[2]
References
- ↑ "Censos 2011 Rocha (needs flash plugin)". INE. 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- ↑ "1963–1996 Statistics / L" (DOC). Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay. 2004. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
External links
- INE map of La Pedrera, Pta. Rubia, Tajamares and San Antonio
- Tourist information for La Pedrera
- Photos of La Pedrera
- Photos Valle de la Luna Santa Isabel de la Pedrera
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