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 | |
| Location | Rocha Department of Uruguay |
| Coordinates | 34°19′02″S 53°55′46″W / 34.31722°S 53.92944°W |
| Type | lagoon |
| Primary inflows | Arroyo Castillos |
| Primary outflows | Arroyo Valizas |
| Catchment area | 925 square kilometres (357 sq mi) |
| Surface area | 80 square kilometres (31 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 5 metres (16 ft) |
References
edit- ^ Casaubou, C., Olveira, A., Sequeira, A. (2010). "Laguna de Castillos y Palmares". Áreas protegidas del Uruguay (PDF).
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