Population
In 2011 Punta del Este had a population of 9,277 and 23,954 households and apartments. According to the Intendencia Departamnetal de Maldonado, the municipality of Punta del Este has an area of 48 km2 (19 sq mi) and a population of 15,000.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 5,272 |
| 1975 | 7,197 |
| 1985 | 6,731 |
| 1996 | 8,294 |
| 2004 | 7,298 |
| 2011 | 9,277 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de EstadÃstica de Uruguay
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