La Paloma is a small city in the

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of southeastern

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Geography

The city is located on Km. 244 of Route 10 and on its junction with Route 15, on the coast of the

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, about southwest of La Pedrera and northeast of Faro José Ignacio of the

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History

It was founded on 1 September 1874. Its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) on 8 November 1939 by the Act of Ley Nº 9.888 and on 18 October 1982 to "Ciudad" (city) by the Act of Ley Nº 15.333. During the 1940s the resort was expanded according to plans designed by Juan Antonio Scasso.

Places of worship

* Parish Church of Our Lady of the Pigeon (

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Population

In 2011 La Paloma had a population of 3,495 inhabitants and 4,633 dwellings. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay''

References

External links

INE map of La Paloma, La Aguada-Costa Azul and ArachaniaTourist information for La Paloma
Populated places in the Rocha Department Seaside resorts in Uruguay Port cities and towns in Uruguay {{Rocha-geo-stub