Artigas, Uruguay
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Artigas (Spanish pronunciation: [aɾˈtiɣas]) is the capital of the Artigas Department of Uruguay. Its name comes from that of the national hero, José Gervasio Artigas, who fought for the emancipation of the River Plate, and sought to create a federative nation from these colonies. As of the census of 2011, it is the eleventh most populous city in the country.
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Artigas | |
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Capital city | |
Coordinates: 30°28′0″S 56°28′0″W | |
Country | Uruguay |
Department | Artigas |
Founded | September 12, 1852 |
Founded by | Don Carlos Catalá |
Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) |
Population (2011 Census) | |
• Total | 40,658 |
Demonym | artiguense |
Time zone | UTC−3 (UYT) |
postal code | 55000 |
Dial plan | +598 477 (+5 digits) |
Climate | Cfa |
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