San Gabriel Island
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Isla San Gabriel | |
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Geography | |
Location | Río de la Plata |
Coordinates | 34°28′24″S 57°53′22″W / 34.47333°S 57.88944°W |
Area | 24 ha (59 acres) |
Length | 1.1 km (0.68 mi) |
Width | 0.45 km (0.28 mi) |
Administration | |
Department | Colonia |
San Gabriel Island is a small island belonging to Uruguay, located on the Río de la Plata near the city of Colonia del Sacramento.
It was named by explorer Sebastian Cabot in 1527.[1]
San Gabriel and nearby Farallón have been declared National Monument.[2]
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