Artigas, 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
Artigas
Coordinates: 30°28′0″S 56°28′0″W
Country Uruguay
DepartmentTemplate:Country data Artigas
FoundedSeptember 12, 1852
Founded byDon Carlos Catalá
Elevation
121 m (397 ft)
Population
 (2011 Census)
  Total40,658
Demonym(s)artiguense
Time zoneUTC−3 (UYT)
postal code
55000
Dial plan+598 477 (+5 digits)
ClimateCfa

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