Cementerio del Norte, Montevideo
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| Cementerio del Norte | |
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| Established | 1929 |
| Location | Burgues 4259 Montevideo |
| Country |  Uruguay |
| Type | municipal |
| Owned by | Intendencia de Montevideo |
Cementerio del Norte is the largest cemetery in Montevideo, Uruguay, and also the largest green park area of the city. It is located in the barrio of Casavalle in the northern-central part of the city, about 7 kilometres from the centre. To the southwest is Parque Luis Rivero and the barrio of Aires Puros. The barrio of Las Acacias lies to the east.
The cemetery was established in 1929.[1] Germans who were killed in battle at sea during World War II are buried in the cemetery.[2]
