Artigas, Uruguay

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Coordinates: 30°28′S 56°28′W / -30.467, -56.467
Artigas
Artigas
Country	Uruguay
Department	Artigas Department
Founded	1852
Founder	Don Carlos Catalá
Population (2004)
- Total	41,687
- Demonym	artiguense
postal code	55000
Area code(s)	+0772/773

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 creat 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 600 kilometers (373 mi) away. It has a population of 41,687 (2004 census).

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v • d • e Artigas Department of Uruguay

Capital: Artigas

Towns and villages: Allende, Baltasar Brum, Bella Unión, Bernabe Rivera, Brigadier General Diego Lamas, Camano, Campamento, Cuaro, Fagundez, Javier de Viana, La Bolsa, Las Piedras, Paguero,Palma, Palma Sola, Paso del Leon, Piedra Pintada, Pintado Grande, San Gregorio, Sarandi de Cuaro, Tamandua, Taruman, Tomas Gomensoro, Topador, Tres Cerros, Yacot.