Artigas, Uruguay

Artigas, Uruguay

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Artigas
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subdivision_type= Country |subdivision_name=Uruguay |subdivision_type1 = Department
subdivision_name1 = Artigas Department
elevation_m =
latd=30 |latm=28 |lats= |latNS=S|longd=56 |longm= 28|longs= |longEW=W
established_title= Founded
established_date = 1852
founder = Don Carlos Catalá
population_total = 41687
population_as_of = 2004
population_blank1_title =Demonym
population_blank1 = artiguense
area_code = +0772/773
postal_code_type =postal code
postal_code = 55000

Artigas is the capital of the department of Artigas in Uruguay. The name Artigas comes from that of the national hero, Jose Gervasio Artigas (who fought for the emancipation of the River Plate, and sought to create a federative nation from these colonies).

It was established on 12 September 1852 by Don Carlos Catala. Artigas is the furthest city from Uruguay's capital Montevideo, being km to mi|600| away. It has a population of 41,687 (2004 census).


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