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LasPiedras Obelisco
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Las Piedras was founded in 1744 under the name 'San Isidro'.

Las Piedras
Uruguay
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Las Piedras

Uruguay

Country
Uruguay
Population
71.3K
Coordinates
-34.73, -56.22
1177th most populous city in the world

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.

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LasPiedras Obelisco
city

On May 18, 1811, José Gervasio Artigas led patriot forces to victory against Spain at the Battle of Las Piedras.

Las Piedras
Uruguay
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Las Piedras

Uruguay

Country
Uruguay
Population
71.3K
Coordinates
-34.73, -56.22
1177th most populous city in the world

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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LasPiedras Obelisco
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Las Piedras has a public hospital named 'Dr. Alfonso Espínola'.

Las Piedras
Uruguay
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city

Las Piedras

Uruguay

Country
Uruguay
Population
71.3K
Coordinates
-34.73, -56.22
1177th most populous city in the world

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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LasPiedras Obelisco
city

According to the 2011 census, Las Piedras had a population of 71,258.

Las Piedras
Uruguay
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city

Las Piedras

Uruguay

Country
Uruguay
Population
71.3K
Coordinates
-34.73, -56.22
1177th most populous city in the world

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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LasPiedras Obelisco
city

There is one professional association football team called Juventud de Las Piedras.

Las Piedras
Uruguay
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city

Las Piedras

Uruguay

Country
Uruguay
Population
71.3K
Coordinates
-34.73, -56.22
1177th most populous city in the world

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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