La Pedrera, Rocha facts for kids
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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
(2011)
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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 village and resort on the Atlantic Coast in the Rocha Department of Uruguay. It is located on Route 10, about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northeast of La Paloma. Although it has a very small permanent population, in summer it is an important coastal resort. La Pedrera is also famous for its proximity to the Valle de la Luna, which extend to Santa Isabel de la Pedrera.
Population
In 2011 La Pedrera had a population of 225 permanent inhabitants and 753 dwellings.
| 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
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