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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Geography | |
Location | Río de la Plata |
Coordinates | 34°29′03″S 57°55′06″W / 34.48417°S 57.91833°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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