Demonym(s) Rochense ISO 3166 code UY-RO Area 10,551 km² | Time zone UYT (UTC-3) Website www.rocha.gub.uy Local time Monday 6:02 PM | |
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Weather 21°C, Wind E at 21 km/h, 75% Humidity Points of interest Fortaleza de Santa Teresa, Fuerte San Miguel, La Balconada, Playa del Rivero, Playa del Barco | ||
Rocha ([ˈrotʃa]) is a department in the east of Uruguay. Its capital is the city of Rocha. It border Maldonado Department to its west, Lavalleja Department to its northwest, Treinta y Tres Department to its north, while to its northeast Laguna Merín forms part of it border with Brazil and at the south end of the lake it also borders the southernmost end of Brazil, with the city of Chuy "shared" between both countries, the border passing through its main commercial avenue.
Contents
- Map of Rocha Department Uruguay
- History
- Population and Demographics
- Main Urban Centres
- Other towns and villages
- Rural population
- References
Map of Rocha Department, Uruguay
Rocha has natural beauties like Cabo Polonio, Valizas, Santa Teresa National Park. It is well known for its beach resorts, like Punta del Diablo or La Esmeralda, which swell with visitors during the summer holidays. Inland, the primary economy of Rocha is based on large cattle ranches.
History
On 7 July 1880, the department of Rocha was formed from territory that had belonged to the department of Maldonado since the first division of the Republic in departments in 1819.
Population and Demographics
As of the census of 2011, Rocha Department had a population of 68,088 (33,269 male and 34,819 female) and 46,071 households.
Demographic data for Florida Department in 2010:
2010 Data Source:
Main Urban Centres
Population stated as per 2011 census.
Other towns and villages
Population stated as per 2011 census.
Rural population
According to the 2011 census, Rocha department has an additional rural population of 4,146.