Sierra Carapé facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sierra Carapé |
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A rocky summit in this range of hills.
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Cerro Catedral (Cathedral Hill) |
| Elevation | 513.66 m (1,685.2 ft) |
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 Location in Uruguay
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| Country | Uruguay |
| Range coordinates | 34°20′S 54°39′W / 34.333°S 54.650°W |
| Parent range | Cuchilla Grande |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Precambrian |
| Type of rock | Granite, gneiss |
Sierra Carapé or Sierra de Carapé is a hill range located in Maldonado Department, in southern Uruguay. The range crosses the Maldonado Department from west to east and enters the Rocha Department.
Local demarcation
It constitutes the border between the departments of Lavalleja and Maldonado, in south-eastern Uruguay. This hill range constitutes part of a larger range named Cuchilla Grande.
Highest point in Uruguay
This range has the highest point of the country, the Cerro Catedral, with 513.66 metres (1,685.24 feet) of altitude.
See also
In Spanish: Sierra Carapé para niños
- Geography of Uruguay
- Cerro Catedral (Uruguay)#Location and geology
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