La Capuera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Capuera
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Town
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 La Capuera
Location in Uruguay
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| Country | Uruguay |
| Department | Maldonado Department |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 2,838 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
20004
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| Dial plan | +598 42 (+6 digits) |
| Climate | Cfa |
La Capuera is a small town in Uruguay, located in the Maldonado Department. It's known for being close to a beautiful lake called Laguna del Sauce and an international airport. Even though it's a small place, its population has grown a lot over the years!
Where is La Capuera?
This town is located right on the coast of Laguna del Sauce, which is a large lake. You can find it near kilometer 120 on Route 93. La Capuera is about 18 kilometers (around 11 miles) west of Maldonado, which is the capital city of the department. It's also just west of the Laguna del Sauce International Airport. So, it's easy to get to by road or air!
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, about 2,838 people lived in La Capuera. The town has seen a big increase in its population over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 10 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1996 | 239 |
| 2004 | 494 |
| 2011 | 2,838 |
This information comes from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay (National Institute of Statistics of Uruguay). You can see that from just 10 people in 1963, the town has grown significantly!
See also
If you want to learn more, you can check out the Spanish version for kids: La Capuera para niños
