Ciudad de la Costa

Ciudad de la Costa
Ciudad de la Costa
—  City  —
Ciudad de la Costa is located in Uruguay
Ciudad de la Costa
Location in Uruguay
Coordinates: 34°49′0″S 55°57′0″W / 34.816667°S 55.95°W / -34.816667; -55.95Coordinates: 34°49′0″S 55°57′0″W / 34.816667°S 55.95°W / -34.816667; -55.95
Country  Uruguay
Department Canelones Department
Founded 1994
Population (2004)
 - Total 83,888
Time zone UTC -3
Postal codes 15000 - 15008
Area code(s) +598 2 (+7 digits)
Location of Ciudad de la Costa in Canelones

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.[1] Its population growth has placed it as the third most populated city of Uruguay as of 2004.

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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.

Bridge of the Americas, Ciudad de la Costa.

Since the 1980's there was an explosive growth of population due to an expansive process of Montevideo. According to the census of 1996, its population reached 66,402 inhabitants, 92.6% more than in 1985. The various resorts began to merge to form a unit that actually led to its declaration as a city. The growth in subsequent years has continued at a slower pace. According to the census of 2004, the population was of 83,888 inhabitants (28.8% more than in 1996).[2] The coastal city is the largest satellite town of the metropolitan area and the third largest city in Uruguay.

The population growth has not been accompanied by an adequate development of infrastructure services, so that much of the city lacks public sanitation and many roads are often impassable during rainy periods. Despite these difficulties, the Ciudad de la Costa is now a commercial and tourist centre of importance in the country. The Carrasco International Airport is located north of the city, and Autodromo Victor Borrat Fabini to the east.

Coastal resorts of Ciudad de la Costa

Population of the resorts according to 2004 census.[3]

Resort Post code Population
El Pinar 15008 17,221
Lomas de Solymar 15006-7 16,018
Solymar 15005 15,908
Parque Carrasco 15000 8,476
Lagomar 15000 7,798
San José de Carrasco 15002 6,886
Barra de Carrasco 15000 4,747
Shangrilá 15001 2,902
Colinas de Solymar 15006-7 2,502
El Bosque 15004 941
Map of Ciudad de la Costa

The area of Lomas de Solymar also contains Parque de Solymar, Montes de Solymar and Médanos de Solymar. Postal code 15007 has been assigned to "Médanos de Solymar".

See also

References

  1. ^ Law 16610 "LEY N° 16.610". República Oriental del Uruguay, Poder Legislativo. 1994. http://www.parlamento.gub.uy/leyes/AccesoTextoLey.asp?Ley=16610&Anchor= Law 16610. Retrieved 27 June 2011. 
  2. ^ "INE Censo Fase I - 2004 (see p. 36 of 63)" (PDF). INE. 2004. http://www.ine.gub.uy/fase1new/canelones/canelones_pres.pdf. Retrieved 27 June 2011. 
  3. ^ "2004 Census of Canelones department" (XLS). INE. 2004. http://www.ine.gub.uy/fase1new/Canelones/Cuadro7_03.XLS. Retrieved 27 June 2011. 

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