Canelones, Uruguay
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Canelones | |
Location within Uruguay | |
Coordinates: | |
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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.