Lago Merín
Place in Cerro Largo Department, Uruguay
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Lago Merín is a village and resort on the coast of Lagoon Merín, in the Cerro Largo Department of Uruguay. Although it has a very few permanent inhabitants, it is an important summer resort. In the last years it has become an important kitesurfing location.[1]
Lago Merín | |
|---|---|
Village, resort | |
Lago Merín's beach on the shore of Lagoon Merín in 2012 | |
  Lago Merín Location in Uruguay | |
| Coordinates: 32°44′30″S 53°15′35″W | |
| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Cerro Largo Department |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 439 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code | 37100 |
| Dial plan | +598 4675 (+4 digits) |
Geography
It is located near the borders.
Population
Lago Merín was officially declared resort in 1940 by president Alfredo Baldomir. In 2011 Lago Merín had a population of 439.[2]
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 67 |
| 1975 | 65 |
| 1985 | 110 |
| 1996 | 247 |
| 2004 | 327 |
| 2011 | 439 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[3]
