Piriápolis

Piriápolis is a city in the Maldonado Department of Uruguay. It is an important summer resort in the country, predating the larger and better known resort town of Punta del Este. Because it is mainly used as a resort, it has a relatively small permanent population for a city of its size.

Piriápolis
City & Municipality
Piriápolis
Coordinates: 34°54′0″S 55°17′0″W
Country Uruguay
Department Maldonado
Founded1890
Founded byFrancisco Piria
Area
  Total25 km2 (10 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 Census)
  Total8,830
Time zoneUTC -3
Postal code
20200
Dial plan+598 443 (+5 digits)
ClimateCfa

Piriápolis is also the name of the municipality to which the city belongs. It includes the following zones: Piriápolis, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa, Playa Verde, Punta Colorada, San Francisco, Punta Negra, Sauce de Portezuelo, Ocean Park, Barra de Portezuelo, La Capuera, Puntas de la Sierra, La Falda, Miramar, Colonia V. Suárez, Sierras del Tirol.

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