Sayago is a barrio (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay.

Location This barrio borders Sayago Norte-Conciliación to the northwest, Peñarol - Lavalleja to the northeast, Paso de las Duranas to the southeast and Belvedere 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, Maronite)Maronite Church in Uruguay

See also Barrios of Montevideo

References

External links Revista Raíces/ Historia del barrio Sayago