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Lago Merín
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Village, resort
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Lago Merín's beach on the shore of Lagoon Merín in 2012
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 Lago Merín
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Cerro Largo Department |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 439 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
37100
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| Dial plan | +598 4675 (+4 digits) |
Lago Merín is a village and resort on the coast of Lagoon Merín, in the Cerro Largo Department of Uruguay. Although it has a very few permanent inhabitants, it is an important summer resort. In the last years it has become an important kitesurfing location.
Geography
It is located near the borders.
Population
Lago Merín was officially declared resort in 1940 by president Alfredo Baldomir. In 2011 Lago Merín had a population of 439.
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 67 |
| 1975 | 65 |
| 1985 | 110 |
| 1996 | 247 |
| 2004 | 327 |
| 2011 | 439 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
See also
In Spanish: Lago Merín para niños
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