Manantiales, Uruguay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Manantiales
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 Manantiales, Uruguay
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Maldonado Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 149 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
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20002
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| Dial plan | +598 42 (+6 digits) |
Manantiales is a lovely resort town in southeastern Uruguay. It is located in the Maldonado Department, right by the Atlantic Ocean. The name "Manantiales" means "springs" in Spanish. It is a popular spot for people to visit and enjoy the beaches.
Exploring Manantiales
Manantiales sits right on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. You can find it along Route 10. To its west is a place called Laguna Blanca, which means "White Lagoon."
Beaches and Landmarks
Along the coastline, there is a small point of land called Punta Piedras. This point helps divide the beaches. To the west of Punta Piedras, you will find Las Olas Playa beach. To the east, there is Playa Bikini.
Manantiales is bordered by other areas too. To the west, it is next to a neighborhood called "Barrio San Carlos." This neighborhood is close to the resort of La Barra. To the east, Manantiales borders the resort of El Chorro.
People of Manantiales
In 2011, Manantiales had 149 people living there all the time. There were also 486 homes. Many more people visit during the holiday seasons. The number of people living there permanently has changed over the years. For example, in 1963, only 57 people lived there.
See also
In Spanish: Manantiales (Uruguay) para niños
