José Ignacio, Uruguay
Seaside resort in Maldonado Department, Uruguay
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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 |
| Department | Maldonado Department |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 292 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code | 20402 |
| Dial plan | +598 42 (+6 digits) |
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]
