Rincon Grande
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| Coordinates: 51°27′41″S 58°18′33″W / 51.4615°S 58.3093°W |
Rincon or Rincon Grande is a settlement on East Falkland, in the Falkland Islands, on the east shore of Salvador Water, at its north end. Rincon refers to a point of land, and such early settlements were often started where cattle could be herded onto boats. It is east of Salvador across the water, and west of Port Louis and Johnson's Harbour It is one of the oldest settlements in the area.[1]
The closest major cities include Bahía Blanca, Mar del Plata, Neuquén, and Temuco.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Strange, Ian (1983) The Falkland Islands
- ^ "Where is Rincon Grande in Falkland Islands located?". www.gomapper.com. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
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