Artigas, Uruguay

capital of the Artigas Department, Uruguay

Artigas is a city in Uruguay. It is the capital of the Artigas Department. Its name comes from the national hero José Gervasio Artigas.

Artigas
Capital city
Sacred Heart Church, Artigas
Sacred Heart Church, Artigas
Artigas is located in Uruguay
Artigas
Artigas
Coordinates: 30°28′0″S 56°28′0″W / 30.46667°S 56.46667°W / -30.46667; -56.46667
Country Uruguay
Department Artigas
FoundedSeptember 12, 1852
Founded byDon Carlos Catalá
Elevation
121 m (397 ft)
Population
 (2011 Census)
 • Total40,658
Demonymartiguense
Time zoneUTC−3 (UYT)
postal code
55000
Dial plan+598 477 (+5 digits)
ClimateCfa

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