Libertad, Uruguay


Libertad is a small city in the San José Department of southern Uruguay. Its main commercial street is 25 de Agosto and its central square is Plaza Treinta y Tres Orientales.

Location

The city is located on Route 1, about 50 kilometers from Montevideo

History

It was founded on November 1872. On 8 November 1902, by Decree, it was declared a "Pueblo". On 1 July 1953, its status was elevated to "Villa" by the Act of Ley Nº 11.964, and on 15 October 1963, to "Ciudad" by the Act of Ley Nº 13.167.

Population

In 2011 Libertad had a population of 10,166.
YearPopulation
19085,609
19635,072
19756,107
19857,032
19968,353
20049,196
201110,166

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

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