Malvín
Malvín | |
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Malvín along the coast | |
Street map of Malvín | |
Location of Malvín in Montevideo | |
| Coordinates: 34°53′31″S 56°6′23″W / 34.89194°S 56.10639°W | |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Department | Montevideo Department |
| City | Montevideo |
Malvín is a barrio (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Location
Malvín borders Buceo to the west, Malvín Norte and Las Canteras to the north, Punta Gorda to the east and the coastline to the south.
Economy
The coastal avenue along Malvín is called Rambla O'Higgins and across it is Playa Malvín, the beach of Malvín; the area was once a very popular resort. Malvín is named after Juan Balvín.[1] Over time, the expansion of the city resulted in a major building development in the neighborhood, which increased markedly in size to become one of the fastest growing areas of the city. The price per square metre in this area is one of the most expensive in the city (along with areas like Carrasco, Punta Gorda, and Punta Carretas). The barrio includes the formerly separate barrios Malvín Nuevo and Malvín Viejo.
The Isla de las Gaviotas (Seagulls Islet) is a relevant birdwatching site.
During the first half of the twentieth century, Malvín developed as a coastal leisure area, with summer residences and beach facilities attracting residents from other parts of Montevideo. Over time, improvements in transportation and urban infrastructure encouraged permanent settlement, and the neighborhood gradually transitioned from a seasonal resort into a predominantly residential area.
In the second half of the twentieth century, Malvín experienced significant urban growth, marked by the construction of apartment buildings and the consolidation of local services. Its proximity to the coastline, combined with access to major avenues, contributed to rising property values and made it one of the most sought-after residential areas in eastern Montevideo. Today, Malvín is characterized by a mix of residential buildings, commercial activity along major streets, and recreational spaces connected to the Rambla and Playa Malvín.[2][3]
Education
The barrio contains several schools including Colegio y Liceo John F. Kennedy,[4] Liceo 31 and Escuela Experimental de Malvín.
Places of worship
- Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church, Michigan 1645; with an added brick expansion by Eladio Dieste (Roman Catholic)
- Parish Church of St Bernadette Soubirous, Av. Italia 4318 (Roman Catholic)
- Parish Church of Jesus the Mercyful, known also as "Parroquia de Belén"; Zaragoza 1971 (Roman Catholic, Charismatic Renewal)[5]
Sports
Club Malvín is a sports club, established on January 28, 1938. The club engages in several sports: futsal, tennis, and handball, but basketball is by far the most important.
See also
References
- ^ Pérez, Martín; Cantos, María José (1 January 1989). Guía de Montevideo. Unión de Ciudades Capitales Iberoamericanas, Sociedad Estatal para la Ejecución de Programas del Quinto Centenario (Spain), Fernandez de la Hoz. ISBN 978-84-404-5884-1. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ https://montevideo.gub.uy/
- ^ https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/servicios/la-playa-de-montevideo-que-contara-con-accesibilidad-plena-y-ofrecera-actividades-recreativas-todo-el-verano
- ^ "Nuestro Barrio". Colegio y Liceo John F. Kennedy. 20 July 2010. Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ Parroquia de Belén Archived 2014-11-13 at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)
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