Isla del Cerrito

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Isla del Cerrito, River island at Paraguay-Paraná confluence, Chaco, Argentina.

Located in Bermejo Department, this island spans 164 square kilometers at the intersection of two major South American waterways.

Brazilian naval forces established a strategic military base on the island during the War of the Triple Alliance between 1864 and 1870.

A medical center operated on the island from 1924 until 1960, marking a period of health services that influenced local development.

The San Pedro bridge provides the only direct vehicle access to the island, connecting it with surrounding territories through rural routes.

The island maintains a permanent water channel called Riacho Atajito, creating distinct ecological zones within its territory.

Location: Bermejo Department

Elevation above the sea: 52 m

GPS coordinates: -27.28333,-58.61667

Latest update: March 15, 2025 14:59

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