San Gabriel Island facts for kids
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Isla San Gabriel
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San Gabriel Island as seen from Colonia del Sacramento.
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| Geography | |
| Location | Río de la Plata |
| Coordinates | 34°28′24″S 57°53′22″W / 34.47333°S 57.88944°W |
| Area | 24 ha (59 acres) |
| Length | 1.1 km (0.68 mi) |
| Width | 0.45 km (0.28 mi) |
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| Department | Colonia |
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.
San Gabriel and nearby Farallón have been declared National Monument.
See also
In Spanish: Isla San Gabriel para niños
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