San José de Carrasco is a residential neighbourhood and resort of Ciudad de la Costa in Canelones, Uruguay.

Location

This resort is located on the western area of Ciudad de la Costa, between the kilometers 20 and 21 on the Avenida Luis Giannattasio (

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neighborhood; Buenos Aires street on the east, which separates it from Lagomar neighborhood; Rio de la Plata on the south, and Ruta Interbalnearia on the north.

Population

In 2011 San José de Carrasco had a population of 7,288. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay''

Transport

The Coastal Avenue (Rambla Costanera) is divided by the long Avenida Luis Giannattasio, along which are concentrated the main commercial and service activities of the place. On the northern rim of the resort is the west-east Ruta Interbalnearia.

Places of worship

* Parish Church of St. Mary of the Angels ( Roman Catholic, Pallottines)

Street map

References

External links

INE map of Colonia Nicolich, Paso Carrasco, Carrasco Int.Airport, and parts of the municipality of Ciudad de la Costa (incl. San José de Carrasco)
Ciudad de la Costa {{Canelones-geo-stub