Carrasco Norte facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carrasco Norte
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Barrio
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Street map of Carrasco Norte
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Location of Carrasco Norte in Montevideo
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Montevideo Department |
| City | Montevideo |
Carrasco Norte is a barrio, which means a neighborhood or district, located in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is a well-known area within the capital city.
Where is Carrasco Norte Located?
Carrasco Norte is situated in a specific part of Montevideo. It shares its borders with several other areas. To the west, it is next to Las Canteras. To the north, you will find Bañados de Carrasco.
The neighborhood also borders the Canelones Department to both its north and east sides. To the south, it is next to Carrasco, and to the southwest, it borders Punta Gorda.
The Carrasco Creek acts as a natural border. It separates Carrasco Norte from the Canelones Department.
Schools in Carrasco Norte
Carrasco Norte is home to several well-known private schools. These schools are often called "schools from Carrasco" because of their location in this area. They are known for providing excellent education.
Some of these notable schools include:
- Stella Maris College (Montevideo)
- The British Schools of Montevideo
Places to Worship
Carrasco Norte has places where people can go to worship. These are important community buildings for different faiths.
Some of the places of worship in the neighborhood are:
- St. Joseph of the Mountain Chapel, located at Cooper 2263. This is a Roman Catholic chapel run by the Carmelites.
- Armenian Evangelical Temple of Carrasco Norte. This temple serves the Armenian Evangelical community.
See also
- Barrios of Montevideo
