Malvín Norte
Malvín Norte | |
|---|---|
 The apartment complex Euskalerria 92 | |
 Street map of Malvín Norte | |
 Location of Malvín Norte in Montevideo | |
| Coordinates: 34°52′46″S 56°7′10″W / 34.87944°S 56.11944°W | |
| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Montevideo Department |
| City | Montevideo |
Malvín Norte is a barrio (neighbourhood or district) located in north eastern part of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Location[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
It is home to the Faculty of Sciences of the University of the Republic of Uruguay.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
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External links[edit]
- Extensión Universitaria - Universidad de la República (includes video)
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