Fun facts about Las Piedras
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Las Piedras was founded in 1744 under the name 'San Isidro'.
Las Piedras
Uruguay
Las Piedras is a city in the Canelones Department of Uruguay. As of the census of 2011, it is the seventh most populated city of the country. It gives the name to the municipality to which it belongs.
From the “History” section
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On May 18, 1811, José Gervasio Artigas led patriot forces to victory against Spain at the Battle of Las Piedras.
Las Piedras
Uruguay
Las Piedras is a city in the Canelones Department of Uruguay. As of the census of 2011, it is the seventh most populated city of the country. It gives the name to the municipality to which it belongs.
From the “History” section
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Las Piedras has a public hospital named 'Dr. Alfonso Espínola'.
Las Piedras
Uruguay
Las Piedras is a city in the Canelones Department of Uruguay. As of the census of 2011, it is the seventh most populated city of the country. It gives the name to the municipality to which it belongs.
From the “Health” section
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According to the 2011 census, Las Piedras had a population of 71,258.
Las Piedras
Uruguay
Las Piedras is a city in the Canelones Department of Uruguay. As of the census of 2011, it is the seventh most populated city of the country. It gives the name to the municipality to which it belongs.
From the “Population” section
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There is one professional association football team called Juventud de Las Piedras.
Las Piedras
Uruguay
Las Piedras is a city in the Canelones Department of Uruguay. As of the census of 2011, it is the seventh most populated city of the country. It gives the name to the municipality to which it belongs.
From the “Sport” section
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