Laguna de Castillos
| Laguna de Castillos | |
|---|---|
  Laguna de Castillos Location within Uruguay | |
| Location | Rocha Department of Uruguay |
| Coordinates | 34°19′02″S 53°55′46″W / 34.31722°S 53.92944°W |
| Type | lagoon |
| Arroyo Castillos | |
| Arroyo Valizas | |
| 925 square kilometres (357 sq mi) | |
Surface area | 80 square kilometres (31 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 5 metres (16 ft) |
Laguna de Castillos is an important water body in the Rocha Department of Uruguay. It is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Castillos and 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Rocha. It is considered an important wildlife refuge and bird sanctuary.[1]
References
- ↑ Casaubou, C., Olveira, A., Sequeira, A. (2010). "Laguna de Castillos y Palmares". Áreas protegidas del Uruguay (PDF).
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Capital: Rocha | ||
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