Tacuarembó

Tacuarembó

Tacuarembó, is a town in Uruguay.

Location and population

It is located in north-central Uruguay, in the Department of the same name, of which it is the capital.

The population is 51,224 (2004 census).

History

It was near Tacuarembó where national hero José Artigas suffered his final defeat against the Portuguese/Brazilians in his long struggle for independence. Subsequently Artigas left the country for exile, never to return.

Local personalities

It is alleged that Tango singer Carlos Gardel, as well as the famous jockey Irineo Leguisamo, were born near this town, in Valle Edén, and not in Toulouse, France.

ee also

* Tacuarembó Department


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