Sayago is a ''
barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of
Montevideo,
Uruguay
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.
Location
This barrio borders
Conciliación to the northwest,
Peñarol - Lavalleja to the northeast,
Paso de las Duranas to the southeast and
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to the southwest.
History
It was founded in 1873 and was declared a "Pueblo" (village) on 10 March 1913 by the Act of Ley N° 4.311. On 1 July 1953, its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley N° 11.966. Eventually, it has been integrated to Montevideo.
Places of worship
*
Our Lady of Lebanon Church (
Eastern Catholic
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Maronite)
Maronite Church in Uruguay
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See also
* Barrios of Montevideo
References
External links
Revista Raíces/ Historia del barrio Sayago
Barrios of Montevideo
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