Malvín Norte Explained

Malvín Norte
Settlement Type:Barrio
Image Map1:Montevideo Malvín Norte.png
Map Caption1:Location of Malvín Norte in Montevideo
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Uruguay
Subdivision Type1:Department
Subdivision Name1:Montevideo Department
Subdivision Type2:City
Coordinates:-34.8794°N -56.1194°W

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

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Renfrew, Daniel. Life without lead : contamination, crisis, and hope in Uruguay. 2019. 978-0-520-96824-0. Oakland, California. 24–50. English. Chapter One: To Live, Not Only Survive. 1102765674.