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Canelones, Administrative center in the Canelones Department, Uruguay.

The municipality of Canelones extends across 226 square kilometers of territory, featuring small vineyards and the Canelón Chico River running through its landscape.

Initially named Villa Guadalupe in 1783, the settlement received its current name from the cinnamon-like canelón trees growing along the riverbanks.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe stands as a central religious structure in Canelones, reflecting the spiritual heritage of its 27,000 inhabitants.

The city maintains the headquarters of the national civil aviation agency and contains multiple governmental offices, serving as a regional administrative hub.

The Frigorífico Canelones cold storage facility, established in 1987, operates as the primary industrial complex within the municipal boundaries.

Location: Canelones Department

Inception: 1782

Elevation above the sea: 18 m

GPS coordinates: -34.52424,-56.28175

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49

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