Villa Argentina
# Villa Argentina

Villa Argentina is a resort (balneario) of the Costa de Oro in the Canelones Department of southern Uruguay. The famous eagle-shaped house overlooking the Río de la Plata, which is attributed to Atlántida, is in fact located in this resort.

## Geography

### Location

The resort is located on both sides of the Ruta Interbalnearia, about 28 kilometres (17 mi) from the border of Montevideo Department. It shares borders with Atlántida to the east.

## Population

In 2011 Villa Argentina had a population of 622.

| Year | Population |
| - | - |
| 1963 | 41 |
| 1975 | 156 |
| 1985 | 193 |
| 1996 | 385 |
| 2004 | 552 |
| 2011 | 622 |

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

