Peñarol, Montevideo
Peñarol–Lavalleja | |
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Historic workers residences of the railroad company | |
Street map of Peñarol–Lavalleja | |
Location of Peñarol–Lavalleja in Montevideo | |
| Coordinates: 34°49′S 56°11′W / 34.817°S 56.183°W | |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Department | Montevideo Department |
| City | Montevideo |
Peñarol, also known as Peñarol–Lavalleja, is a working-class barrio (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay.
On 10 March 1913, Peñarol was declared a "pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 4.311. On 1 July 1953, its status was elevated to "villa" (town) by the Act of Ley Nº 11.967. Ever since, it has been integrated to Montevideo.