José Ignacio, Uruguay

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

José Ignacio
Seaside resort
Punta José Ignacio lighthouse in December 2020.
José Ignacio
Location in Uruguay
Coordinates: 34°50′47″S 54°38′00″W
Country Uruguay
DepartmentMaldonado Department
Population
 (2011)
  Total292
Time zoneUTC -3
Postal code
20402
Dial plan+598 42 (+6 digits)

Location and 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]

Population

In 2011 José Ignacio had a population of 292 permanent inhabitants.[2]

References

  1. "Latest Shipping Intelligence". Daily News. No. 8430. London. 3 May 1873.
  2. "Censos 2011 Maldonado (needs flash plugin)". INE. 2012. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2012.


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