Malvín Norte is a barrio (neighbourhood or district) located in north eastern part of Montevideo, Uruguay.

Malvín Norte
Barrio
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
Country	Uruguay
Department	Montevideo Department
City	Montevideo

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

• Barrios of Montevideo

References

External links

• Extensión Universitaria - Universidad de la República (includes video)

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