Fun facts about Tacuarembó
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The area was surveyed and divided into blocks for settlement after Colonel Bernabé Rivera's journey.
Tacuarembó
Uruguay
Tacuarembó is the capital city of the Tacuarembó Department in north-central Uruguay.
From the “History” section
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On 24 June 1912, Tacuarembó's status was elevated to 'Ciudad' (city).
Tacuarembó
Uruguay
Tacuarembó is the capital city of the Tacuarembó Department in north-central Uruguay.
From the “History” section
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Tacuarembó has a humid subtropical climate, classified as Cfa.
Tacuarembó
Uruguay
Tacuarembó is the capital city of the Tacuarembó Department in north-central Uruguay.
From the “Geography” section
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Some Uruguayans claim that tango musician Carlos Gardel was born near Tacuarembó.
Tacuarembó
Uruguay
Tacuarembó is the capital city of the Tacuarembó Department in north-central Uruguay.
From the “Notable people” section
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The city serves as the setting for Jorge Luis Borges' short story The Shape of the Sword.
Tacuarembó
Uruguay
Tacuarembó is the capital city of the Tacuarembó Department in north-central Uruguay.
From the “In popular culture” section
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