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 | |
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Capital city | |
Coordinates: 30°28′0″S 56°28′0″W / 30.46667°S 56.46667°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 |
Other websites
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