Parque del Plata
| Parque del Plata | |
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 Parque del Plata
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| Coordinates: 34°46′0″S 55°43′0″W / 34.76667°S 55.71667°WCoordinates: 34°46′0″S 55°43′0″W / 34.76667°S 55.71667°W | |
| Country |
 Uruguay
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| Department | Canelones Department |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 7,896 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code | 16100 |
| Dial plan | +598 437 (+5 digits) |
Parque del Plata is a city of the Costa de Oro in the Canelones Department of southern Uruguay.
The city is located on the Ruta Interbalnearia, 49 kilometres (30 mi) east of Montevideo, extending for 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) over the coast west of the stream Arroyo Solís Chico. The influence of Le Corbusier can be seen in the modern town planning of this resort.
On 9 December 1969, its status was elevated from "Balneario" (resort) to "Ciudad" (city) by the Act of Ley Nº 13.806.
Parque del Plata is also the name of the municipality to which the city belongs and which includes the neighbouring resort of Las Toscas and more rural area.
In 2011 Parque del Plata had a population of 7,896. The Intendencia de Canelones has estimated a population of 8,122 for the municipality.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
The name was created in 1938 by the Compañía Parque del Plata S.A. The name alludes to the vast forests of pine, eucalyptus, acacia and other species, complemented by rough streets and avenues, designed as a large park. Today its streets are named by numbers (from north to south) and letters (from east to west) with the exception of Calle "A" which retains the name of Mario Ferreira, Calle "C", called General Lavalleja, Calle "9 ", whose name is Alfredo Zitarrosa and "24", República Argentina.
Its location on the tourist route makes it accessible, served by regular buses. The town has always had a floating population, so that the number of permanent residents, which average 6000, fluctuates constantly. At weekends this usually doubles and triples in the summer. Parque del Plata is characterized by homes with gardens and forests around them. Practiced in the area are hiking, biking, sailing, fishing surfing boating, etc. The town contains a Lyceum and two social clubs.
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