José Ignacio, Uruguay facts for kids
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José Ignacio
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Seaside resort
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Punta José Ignacio lighthouse in December 2020.
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 José Ignacio, Uruguay
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Maldonado Department |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 292 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
20402
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| Dial plan | +598 42 (+6 digits) |
José Ignacio is a resort (balneario) in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay.
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Geography
The resort is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, on Route 10, east of José Ignacio Lagoon.
A notable feature is the Punta José Ignacio Lighthouse.
History
In April 1873 the British ship Norman got wrecked near José Ignacio. In the 2020s, the town became an arts destination.
Population
In 2011 José Ignacio had a population of 292 permanent inhabitants.
See also
In Spanish: José Ignacio (Uruguay) para niños
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