Farallón Island, Uruguay
Farallón Island is an islet belonging to Uruguay, located on the Río de la Plata near the city of Colonia del Sacramento. It is notable for its lighthouse.[1]
Isla Farallón | |
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 Farallón Island as seen from Colonia del Sacramento. | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Río de la Plata |
| Coordinates | 34°29′03″S 57°55′06″W |
| Area | 1.5 ha (3.7 acres) |
| Length | 185 m (607 ft) |
| Width | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Department | Colonia |
Farallón and nearby San Gabriel Island have been declared National Monument.[2]
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