Laguna de Castillos

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]

Laguna de Castillos
Laguna de Castillos
LocationRocha Department of Uruguay
Coordinates34°19′02″S 53°55′46″W
Typelagoon
Primary inflowsArroyo Castillos
Primary outflowsArroyo Valizas
Catchment area925 square kilometres (357 sq mi)
Surface area80 square kilometres (31 sq mi)
Max. depth5 metres (16 ft)

References

  1. Casaubou, C., Olveira, A., Sequeira, A. (2010). "Laguna de Castillos y Palmares". Áreas protegidas del Uruguay (PDF).CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)


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