San Gabriel Island
Islet in Uruguay
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San Gabriel Island is a small island belonging to Uruguay, located on the Río de la Plata near the city of Colonia del Sacramento.
Isla San Gabriel | |
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San Gabriel Island as seen from Colonia del Sacramento. | |
 Interactive map of San Gabriel Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Río de la Plata |
| Coordinates | 34°28′24″S 57°53′22″W |
| Area | 24 ha (59 acres) |
| Length | 1.1 km (0.68 mi) |
| Width | 0.45 km (0.28 mi) |
| Administration | |
| Department | Colonia |
It was named by explorer Sebastian Cabot in 1527.[1]
San Gabriel and nearby Farallón have been declared National Monument.[2]
