Malvín Norte

Malvín Norte
Barrio
The apartment complex Euskalerria 92
The apartment complex Euskalerria 92
Street map of Malvín Norte
Street map of Malvín Norte
Location of Malvín Norte in Montevideo
Location of Malvín Norte in Montevideo
Coordinates: 34°52′46″S 56°7′10″W / 34.87944°S 56.11944°W / -34.87944; -56.11944
Country Uruguay
DepartmentMontevideo Department
CityMontevideo

Malvín Norte is a barrio (neighbourhood or district) located in north eastern part of Montevideo, Uruguay.

Location

This barrio shares borders with Unión to the west, Maroñas to the north, Las Canteras to the east, Malvín and Buceo to the south.

History

The neighborhood was the site of a multiyear conflict in 1987-1992 about the emissions of lead-contaminated smoke from the Gonzalez Hemanos S.A. metal smelters.[1]

Landmarks

It is home to the Faculty of Sciences of the University of the Republic of Uruguay.

See also

References

  1. ^ Renfrew, Daniel (2019). "Chapter One: To Live, Not Only Survive". Life without lead : contamination, crisis, and hope in Uruguay. Oakland, California. pp. 24–50. ISBN 978-0-520-96824-0. OCLC 1102765674.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)


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