La Pedrera is a village and resort on the Atlantic Coast in the
Rocha Department
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of
Uruguay
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. It is located on
Route 10, about northeast of
La Paloma
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. Although it has a very small permanent population, in summer it is an important coastal resort. La Pedrera is also famous for its proximity to the Valle de la Luna, which extend to Santa Isabel de la Pedrera.
Population
In 2011 La Pedrera had a population of 225 permanent inhabitants and 753 dwellings.
Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay''
Places of worship
* Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel (Roman Catholic)
References
External links
INE map of La Pedrera, Pta. Rubia, Tajamares and San AntonioTourist information for La Pedrera
Populated places in the Rocha Department
Seaside resorts in Uruguay
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