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Piriápolis

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Total population

12,144

Coordinates-34.87°, -55.27°

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Overview

Piriápolis is a small city in Maldonado, Uruguay. Located at -34.869°, -55.272°, Piriápolis occupies a warm-temperate portion of the southern hemisphere. It is home to roughly 12,144 residents. It is recorded as having been established around 1893, placing its origins in the 19th century. Population density therefore averages about 486 per km², an average residential density. Spanning roughly 25 km² of territory, Piriápolis lies very close to sea level (17 m). Its low elevation suggests proximity to a coastline, river mouth, or coastal plain. Based on its warm temperate position, residents likely encounter warm summers and cool winters. The sections below expand on demographics, weather, terrain, hazards and nearby points of interest using publicly available datasets.

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Geography

Latitude
-34.8689
Longitude
-55.2724
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

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Sources

  • Wikidata SPARQL (CC0) — population, area, elevation, inception, head of government, Commons image