| Details | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1868 |
| Location | Bulgaria 3945 Montevideo |
| Country |  Uruguay |
| Coordinates | 34°53′00″S56°15′52″W / 34.8833°S 56.2645°W Coordinates: 34°53′00″S56°15′52″W / 34.8833°S 56.2645°W |
| Type | municipal |
| Owned by | Intendencia de Montevideo |
| Find a Grave | Cementerio del Cerro |
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It is located in the barrio of Villa del Cerro, behind the Fortress. It was established in 1868. [1]
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