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Villa Argentina
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Resort of the Costa de Oro
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 Villa Argentina
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Canelones Department |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 622 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 |
| Postal code |
16001
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| Dial plan | +598 437 (+5 digits) |
Villa Argentina is a resort (balneario) of the Costa de Oro in the Canelones Department of southern Uruguay. The famous eagle-shaped house overlooking the Río de la Plata, which is attributed to Atlántida, is in fact located in this resort.
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Geography
Location
The resort is located on both sides of the Ruta Interbalnearia, about 28 kilometres (17 mi) from the border of Montevideo Department. It shares borders with Atlántida to the east.
Population
In 2011 Villa Argentina had a population of 622.
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 41 |
| 1975 | 156 |
| 1985 | 193 |
| 1996 | 385 |
| 2004 | 552 |
| 2011 | 622 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
See also
In Spanish: Villa Argentina para niños
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