Ciudad de la Costa, Canelones Department, Uruguay
🇺🇾 Ciudad de la Costa is a city in Canelones Department of Uruguay, on the banks of the Río de la Plata between the streams Arroyo Carrasco and Arroyo Pando. It is considered an extension of the metropolitan area of Montevideo which it borders to the west, while to the east it borders Costa de Oro. It was declared a city on 19 October 1994 and given its current name. At the 2011 census, it was the third most populated city of Uruguay.
History The area, characterized by a sandy beach 16 km long, was known as "Rincón de Carrasco" during the 19th century. It was populated gradually during the 20th century, forming a series of resorts starting from Barra de Carrasco in the west, up to El Pinar in the east. The various resorts became characterized by a high floating population that inhabited the area only in summer or on weekends, while most of the permanent population worked in Montevideo.
The abundance of sandy soils made possible the existence of multiple sand pits, which gave rise to the various lakes that characterize the area. Some lakes are used for bathing and water sports, while others are not suitable for these applications and, instead, act as a refuge for many species of birds and animals.
Landmarks North of the Ruta Interbalnearia there is a private cemetery, Parque del Recuerdo.
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Ciudad de la Costa has a population of over 112,449 people. Ciudad de la Costa also forms one of the centres of the wider Canelones Department which has a population of over 520,187 people.
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Twin Towns - Sister Cities Ciudad de la Costa has links with:
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