Cuchilla Alta (the Spanish term for High Hill) is a seaside resort of the Costa de Oro, in Canelones Department of Uruguay, Montevideo.

Cuchilla Alta
Village
Cuchilla Alta is located in Uruguay
Cuchilla Alta
Cuchilla Alta
Location in Uruguay
Coordinates: 34°47′40″S 55°29′40″W / 34.79444°S 55.49444°W / -34.79444; -55.49444
Country Uruguay
DepartmentCanelones Department
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
527
Time zoneUTC -3
Postal code
16400
Dial plan+598 4378 (+4 digits)

Geography

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Location

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It is located about 72 kilometres (45 mi) east of Montevideo between the resorts Santa Lucía del Este and El Galeon.

Population

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In 2011 Cuchilla Alta had a population of 527 inhabitants.[1]

Year Population
1963 148
1975 206
1985 297
1996 404
2004 435
2011 527

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[2]

Tourism

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This tourist complex is noted for its deep beaches. It offers regional tourists an ample range of services with its cabins, motels and commercial facilities.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Censos 2011 Canelones (flash plugin needed)". INE. 2012. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  2. ^ "1963–1996 Statistics / C". Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay. 2004. Archived from the original (DOC) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
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