Laguna de Castillos

Laguna de Castillos is an important water body in the Rocha Department of Uruguay. It is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Castillos and 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Rocha. It is considered an important wildlife refuge and bird sanctuary.^[1]

LocationRocha Department of Uruguay

Coordinates34°19′02″S 53°55′46″W

Typelagoon

Primary inflows

Arroyo Castillos

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Laguna de Castillos
Laguna de Castillos Location within Uruguay
Location	Rocha Department of Uruguay
Coordinates	34°19′02″S 53°55′46″W
Type	lagoon
Primary inflows	Arroyo Castillos
Primary outflows	Arroyo Valizas
Catchment area	925 square kilometres (357 sq mi)
Surface area	80 square kilometres (31 sq mi)
Max. depth	5 metres (16 ft)

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