San Gabriel Island | |
Local Name: | Isla San Gabriel |
Native Name Link: | Spanish language |
Native Name Lang: | Spanish |
Coordinates: | -34.4733°N -57.8894°W |
Location: | Río de la Plata |
Area Ha: | 24 |
Length Km: | 1.1 |
Width Km: | 0.45 |
Coastline M: | --> |
Country: | Uruguay |
Country Admin Divisions Title: | Department |
Country Admin Divisions: | Colonia |
San Gabriel Island is a small island belonging to Uruguay, located on the Río de la Plata near the city of Colonia del Sacramento.
It was named by explorer Sebastian Cabot in 1527.[1]
San Gabriel and nearby Farallón have been declared National Monument.[2]