Aguas Dulces facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aguas Dulces
Resort
Aguas Dulces Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Rocha Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	417
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	27202
Dial plan	+598 4475 (+4 digits)
Climate	Cfa

Aguas Dulces is a lovely resort town located in the Rocha Department of southeastern Uruguay. It's a popular spot for people who want to enjoy the beautiful Atlantic Ocean coast.

Where is Aguas Dulces?

Aguas Dulces is found right on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It's at the eastern end of a road called Route 10. You can also find it at the southern end of Route 16.

This resort is about 11 kilometers (about 7 miles) southeast of a town called Castillos. It sits between two large lagoons, which are like big lakes: Laguna de Castillos and Laguna Negra. If you were to travel from Montevideo, the capital city, it's about 288 kilometers (179 miles) away.

How Many People Live There?

In 2011, Aguas Dulces had a population of 417 people who lived there all the time. There were also 1,596 dwellings, which means houses or places where people can stay. Many of these are likely vacation homes.

The number of people living in Aguas Dulces has grown over the years:

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

See also

In Spanish: Aguas Dulces (Uruguay) para niños