Casavalle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Casavalle
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Street map of Casavalle. Limits of barrio shown according to the INE map of 2004.
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Location of Casavalle in Montevideo
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Montevideo Department |
| City | Montevideo |
| Website | http://www.casavalledigital.com/ |
Casavalle is a neighborhood, also called a barrio, in the city of Montevideo, Uruguay. It's like a district within a bigger city. Casavalle is part of CCZ 11, which is a local community center zone, within Municipio D. This is how Montevideo is divided for local government.
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Where is Casavalle?
Casavalle is located in a specific part of Montevideo. It shares its borders with several other neighborhoods. To the north, it meets Manga, Toledo Chico and Manga. On its eastern side, you'll find Piedras Blancas. To the southeast, it borders Las Acacias, Montevideo and Cerrito de la Victoria. Finally, to the west, it is next to Peñarol - Lavalleja.
Neighborhood Areas
Casavalle is made up of several smaller areas, often called districts. Some of these include Barrio Unidad Casavalle, Barrio Unidad Misiones, and Barrio Borro. Other areas are Borro Este, Barrio Bonomi, and Barrio Municipal. You can also find Barrio Plácido Ellauri, Barrio Nuevo Ellauri, and Barrio Jardines de Instrucciones here.
The official boundaries of Casavalle are marked by important streets and natural features. These include Aparicio Saravia Boulevard and Pedro de Mendoza Avenue. Camino Carlos A. López and Instrucciones Avenue also form part of its limits. The Arroyo Miguelete stream is another natural boundary. The Cementerio del Norte, Montevideo's largest cemetery, is also located within Casavalle.
A Look Back in Time
Long ago, Casavalle was not part of Montevideo. It was a separate village within the Montevideo department. Over time, it grew and changed. In 1908, a big change began with the creation of Barrio Plácido Ellauri. This project was started by Francisco Piria. These changes helped Casavalle become a part of the main urban area of Montevideo.
Schools and Learning
Casavalle has several important educational places. These schools help young people learn and grow.
- Liceo Jubilar Juan Pablo II (a private school with a Roman Catholic background)
- Colegio Cristo Divino Obrero (another private school, also Roman Catholic, run by the Dehonians)
- Colegio Santa Bernardita (a private Roman Catholic school, also run by the Dehonians)
Places of Worship
There is a significant place of worship in Casavalle. It serves the community's spiritual needs.
- Parish Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe (a Roman Catholic church, managed by the Dehonians)
See also
- Barrios of Montevideo
