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]

Farallón Island
Isla Farallón
Farallón Island as seen from Colonia del Sacramento.
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Geography
LocationRío de la Plata
Coordinates34°29′03″S 57°55′06″W / 34.48417°S 57.91833°W / -34.48417; -57.91833
Area1.5 ha (3.7 acres)
Length185 m (607 ft)
Width99 m (325 ft)
Administration
DepartmentColonia

Farallón and nearby San Gabriel Island have been declared National Monument.[2]

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