José Ignacio, Uruguay facts for kids
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José Ignacio
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Seaside resort
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Punta José Ignacio lighthouse in December 2020.
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 José Ignacio, Uruguay
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Maldonado Department |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 292 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
20402
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| Dial plan | +598 42 (+6 digits) |
José Ignacio is a resort (balneario) in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay.
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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.
Population
In 2011 José Ignacio had a population of 292 permanent inhabitants.
See also
In Spanish: José Ignacio (Uruguay) para niños
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