Canelones, Uruguay

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Canelones
Canelones (Uruguay)
Canelones
Canelones
Location within Uruguay
Coordinates: 34°31′S 56°16′W / -34.517, -56.267
Country Uruguay
Department Canelones Department
Founded 1782
Founder Juan Miguel de Laguna
Elevation 29 m (95 ft)
Population (2004)
 - Total 19,631
 - Demonym canario

Canelones is the capital of the department of Canelones in Uruguay. It has a population of 19,871 (2006 census). The city and the department, have numerous small to large vineyards and wineries.

Coordinates: 34°31′S, 56°17′W