The name Pocitos originates from the early 19th century when the area was used by laundresses who made small wells ("Pocitos") next to a freshwater stream later named Arroyo de los Pocitos. It is one of the main neighborhoods of the Uruguayan capital and is characterized by its architecture of ten to twenty-story apartment buildings bordering the Río de la Plata, coexisting with some older constructions. It is a preferred location for the upper-middle and upper-class Uruguayans, as well as young people seeking independence, thanks to the wide variety of different apartments available. In Pocitos, there are various gastronomic, service, and infrastructure establishments, making it an urban hub of particular distinction. It is urban, modern, and comprehensive in its offerings, which has made it the most densely populated neighborhood in Montevideo according to the 2011 census.