Punta José Ignacio Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Uruguay
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José Ignacio Lighthouse or Punta José Ignacio Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de José Ignacio or Faro de Punta José Ignacio) is a lighthouse located in the headland of José Ignacio, Maldonado Department, Uruguay, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It was erected in 1877.[1]
Constructed1877
Automated1983
Punta José Ignacio lighthouse in 2006. | |
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| Location | José Ignacio Maldonado Department  Uruguay |
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| Coordinates | 34°50′45.9″S 54°37′58.8″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1877 |
| Automated | 1983 |
| Height | 25 metres (82 ft) |
| Operator |  National Navy of Uruguay |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 32.5 metres (107 ft) |
