| Sinagoga de la Comunidad Israelita del Uruguay | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
| Year consecrated | 1981 |
| Location | |
| Location |  Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°54′32″S56°11′33″W / 34.9089°S 56.1926°W |
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