Lago Merín


Lago Merín is a village and resort on the coast of Lagoon Merín, in the Cerro Largo Department of Uruguay. Although it has a very few permanent inhabitants, it is an important summer resort. In the last years it has become an important kitesurfing location.

Geography

It is located near the borders.

Population

Lago Merín was officially declared resort in 1940 by president Alfredo Baldomir. In 2011 Lago Merín had a population of 439.
YearPopulation
196367
197565
1985110
1996247
2004327
2011439

Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay''