José Ignacio, Uruguay

José Ignacio
Seaside resort
Punta José Ignacio lighthouse in December 2020.
Punta José Ignacio lighthouse in December 2020.
José Ignacio is located in Uruguay
José Ignacio
José Ignacio
Location in Uruguay
Coordinates: 34°50′47″S 54°38′00″W / 34.84639°S 54.63333°W / -34.84639; -54.63333
Country Uruguay
DepartmentMaldonado Department
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
292
Time zoneUTC -3
Postal code
20402
Dial plan+598 42 (+6 digits)

José Ignacio is a resort (balneario) in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay.

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] In the 2020s, the town became an arts destination.[2]

Population

In 2011 José Ignacio had a population of 292 permanent inhabitants.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Latest Shipping Intelligence". Daily News. No. 8430. London. 3 May 1873.
  2. ^ "Uruguay hinterland basks in art revolution | Buenos Aires Times". www.batimes.com.ar. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  3. ^ "Censos 2011 Maldonado (needs flash plugin)". INE. 2012. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
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