La Pedrera, Rocha facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Pedrera
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Village, resort
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 La Pedrera, Rocha
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Rocha Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 225 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
27004
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| Area code(s) | +598 4479 |
| Climate | Cfb |
La Pedrera is a lovely village and a popular vacation spot in Uruguay. It's located right on the Atlantic Ocean coast. You can find it in the Rocha Department, which is a part of Uruguay.
La Pedrera is on Route 10. It is about 8 kilometers northeast of La Paloma. Even though only a few people live there all year round, it becomes a very busy and fun place during the summer. La Pedrera is also known for being close to the Valle de la Luna. This area stretches all the way to Santa Isabel de la Pedrera.
Population in La Pedrera
La Pedrera is a small community. However, its population grows a lot during the summer holidays. In 2011, La Pedrera had 225 people living there permanently. There were also 753 homes in the village.
Here's how the number of people living there permanently has changed over the years:
| Year | Population | Dwellings |
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| 1963 | 48 | 98 |
| 1975 | 64 | 164 |
| 1985 | 65 | 178 |
| 1996 | 115 | 329 |
| 2004 | 165 | 490 |
| 2011 | 225 | 753 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
Places of Worship
- Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel (Roman Catholic)
See also
In Spanish: La Pedrera (Rocha) para niños
