Las Canteras | |
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 Street map of Las Canteras | |
 Location of Las Canteras in Montevideo | |
| Coordinates: 34°52′27″S56°6′20″W / 34.87417°S 56.10556°W | |
| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Montevideo Department |
| City | Montevideo |
Las Canteras is a barrio (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay.
This barrio borders Malvín Norte to the west, Maroñas / Parque Guaraní to the northwest, Bañados de Carrasco to the north and northeast, Carrasco Norte to the east, Punta Gorda to the southeast and Malvín to the south.
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Montevideo is the capital and largest city of Uruguay. According to the 2011 census, the city proper has a population of 1,319,108 in an area of 201 square kilometers (78 sq mi). Montevideo is situated on the southern coast of the country, on the northeastern bank of the Río de la Plata.
Carrasco is a barrio in Montevideo, Uruguay. Located on the city's southeast coast, the barrio was originally an elegant seaside resort. However, it eventually became the city's most exclusive suburb. Carrasco is regarded as one of the most expensive barrios in Montevideo, and features a wide range of architectural styles.
Bañados de Carrasco is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Maroñas–Parque Guaraní is a composite barrio of Montevideo.
The city of Montevideo, capital of Uruguay, is divided into 62 barrios, each with its own identity, demographic characteristics and activities appropriate to the socio-cultural level of its inhabitants. The outer barrios of Montevideo are largely rural.
The Rambla of Montevideo is an avenue that goes all along the coastline of Montevideo, Uruguay. At a length of over 22.2 uninterrupted kilometres (13.7 mi), the promenade runs along the Río de la Plata and continues down the entire coast of Montevideo. Since all the southern departments of Uruguay are against either the Río de la Plata or the Atlantic Ocean, they all have ramblas as well. The Rambla is an integral part of Montevidean identity and has been proposed as a World Heritage site.
Carrasco may refer to:
Malvín Norte is a barrio located in north eastern part of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Buceo is a barrio in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Malvin may refer to:
Parque Batlle, formerly Parque de los Aliados, is a barrio and a major public central park in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is named in honour of José Batlle y Ordóñez, President of Uruguay from 1903-1907 and 1911–1915.
Villa Muñoz - Retiro is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay, bordering Aguada and Reducto to the west, La Figurita to the north, La Comercial to the east and Cordón to the south.
Unión is a neighbourhood of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Malvín is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Punta Gorda is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay. It takes its name from the promontory of Punta Gorda.
Flor de Maroñas is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Carrasco Norte is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Barra de Carrasco is a residential neighbourhood and resort of Ciudad de la Costa in Canelones, Uruguay. Its name means "mouth of the Carrasco Creek".
Scuola Italiana di Montevideo (SIM) is an Italian international school in Carrasco, Montevideo, Uruguay. Its serves preschool until bachillerato or liceo Italiano, the senior high school programs.
Gloria Rudi Rodríguez Santo is a Uruguayan journalist, civil servant, activist and politician of the National Party (PN), serving as Senator since 15 February 2020. She is fourth in the line of presidential succession.
