Fomento, or Playa Fomento, is a resort village on the coast of Río de la Plata in the Colonia Department of Uruguay.
Geography It is located on Route 51, south of Colonia Valdense. It borders Playa Parant to the west and further west are Playa Britópolis and Blanca Arena, while Santa Regina lies to its east. All these resorts are situated along the same sandy beach.
Population In 2004, Fomento had a population of 84 permanent inhabitants and 177 dwellings. In spite of its low population number, it has many houses that are used during summer. Year Population Dwellings 1963 29 30 1975 79 134 1985 105 123 1996 85 146 2004 51 153 2011 84 177 Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
Places of interest Parque 17 de Febrero (17 February Park), belonging to the Waldensian Evangelical Church.
References
External links INE map of Playa Britopolis, Playa Azul, Playa Parant, Playa Foment and Los Pinos