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Florida
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| Country | Uruguay |
| Department | Florida Department |
| Founded | 1809 |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 32,128 |
| Postal code | 94000 |
| Area code(s) | +598 435 |
Florida is the capital of Florida Department of Uruguay. It is located on Route 5, around 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Montevideo. The stream Arroyo Santa Lucía Chico flows along the east and south limits of the city. Having a population of over 32,000, it is home to almost half of the inhabitants of the department.
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The city was founded on 24 April 1809 with this name, Florida, in honor of the count of Floridablanca, the prime minister of the Spanish crown.
It is home of the famous Piedra Alta de la Florida, the place of the Declaration of Independence in 1825. The city is also famous for San Cono's chapel, where multitudes gather every 3 June. Each year on April 24 the City celebrates their founder, James Florida.
In 2004, Florida had a population of 32,128.[1]
| Year | Population |
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| 1963 | 20,983 |
| 1975 | 25,374 |
| 1985 | 28,443 |
| 1996 | 31,594 |
| 2004 | 32,128 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[2]
There are many factories in Florida. Florida is also host of the traditional Florida's Triathlon, one of the oldest triathlon events in the country.
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