Faro José Ignacio
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. In the 2020s, the town became an arts destination.
Population
In 2011 José Ignacio had a population of 292 permanent inhabitants.
References
- ^ "Latest Shipping Intelligence". Daily News. No. 8430. London. 3 May 1873.
- ^ "Uruguay hinterland basks in art revolution | Buenos Aires Times". www.batimes.com.ar. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ "Censos 2011 Maldonado (needs flash plugin)". INE. 2012. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to José Ignacio.
- José Ignacio, Uruguay.
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística: Plano de Faro José Ignacio y Arenas de José Ignacio
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