Rocha
Rocha, city, southeastern Uruguay, situated in palm-dotted coastal lowlands. It is the surrounding region’s main commercial and manufacturing centre, with wool and hides the main trade commodities. The railroad and highway from Montevideo to Rocha continue southeastward to the harbour at La Paloma, Rocha’s port. Pop. (2004) 25,538.
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Article Title:
Rocha
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
06 September 2007
Access Date:
February 23, 2025