San Gabriel Island

Islet in Uruguay
34°28′24″S 57°53′22″W / 34.47333°S 57.88944°W / -34.47333; -57.88944Area24 ha (59 acres)Length1.1 km (0.68 mi)Width0.45 km (0.28 mi)Administration
Uruguay
DepartmentColonia

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]

References

  1. ^ Archaeology at San Gabriel Island
  2. ^ National monument

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