Malvín Norte is a barrio (neighbourhood or district) located in north eastern part of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Location This barrio shares borders with Unión to the west, Maroñas to the north, Las Canteras to the east, Malvín and Buceo to the south.
History The neighborhood was the site of a multiyear conflict in 1987-1992 about the emissions of lead-contaminated smoke from the Gonzalez Hemanos S.A. metal smelters.
Landmarks It is home to the Faculty of Sciences of the University of the Republic of Uruguay.
See also Barrios of Montevideo
References
External links Extensión Universitaria - Universidad de la República (includes video)