Barra de Valizas, also known as simply Valizas, is a resort (balneario) in the Rocha Department of southeastern Uruguay.
Geography It is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, east of the Km. 271 of Route 10 and about north of Cabo Polonio with a long stretch of huge dunes separating them.
In December 2014, Valizas was the site of the murder of Lola Chomnalez, which gained nationwide notoriety.
Population In 2011 Barra de Valizas had a population of 330 permanent inhabitants and 995 dwellings. Year Population Dwellings 1963 22 19 1975 53 76 1985 113 333 1996 254 719 2004 356 876 2011 330 995 Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
References
External links Information for Valizas Uruguay INE map of Barra de Valizas Tourist information for Valizas