title: Villa Argentina
text: # 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
  
  