La Barra facts for kids

Quick facts for kids La Barra
Resort
La Barra Bridge ("Leonel Viera")
La Barra Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Maldonado Department
Population  (2011)
• Total	339
Time zone	UTC -3
Postal code	20001
Dial plan	+598 42 (+6 digits)
Climate	Cfb

La Barra is a fun resort town located in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay. It's a popular spot for vacations and relaxing by the sea.

Exploring La Barra's Location

La Barra is found along Route 10. This road is south of where it meets the Ruta Interbalnearia. The western side of La Barra is right at the mouth of the Arroyo Maldonado river. Its southern side faces the big Atlantic Ocean.

Just to the west, across the river, is another area called San Rafael - El Placer. La Barra and San Rafael are connected by a famous bridge. This bridge is called Puente de Barra de Maldonado. It is well-known for its unique and interesting design. To the northwest, La Barra shares a border with the resort of El Tesoro. To the east, there's a neighborhood called "Barrio San Carlos." This neighborhood is just west of the resort Manantiales.

How Many People Live Here?

In 2011, La Barra had 339 people who lived there all the time. There were also 1,210 homes, many of which are likely used for vacations. The number of people and homes has changed over the years, as shown in the table below.

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay (Uruguay's National Institute of Statistics)

Places to Visit

• Churches:
  • Parish Church of Our Lady of the Rosary is a Roman Catholic church in La Barra.

• Museums:
  • The Museum of the sea (Uruguay) is a great place to learn about the ocean and its creatures.

See also

In Spanish: La Barra para niños