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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.
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Libertad | |
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City | |
  Libertad Location in Uruguay | |
| Coordinates: 34°38′0″S 56°37′9″W | |
| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department |  San José |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Population (2011 Census) | |
| • Total | 10,166 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code | 80100 |
| Dial plan | +598 4345 (+4 digits) |
The city is located on Route 1, about 50 kilometers from Montevideo
It was founded in November 1872. On 8 November 1902, by Decree, it was declared a "Pueblo" (village).[1] On 1 July 1953, its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) by the Act of Ley Nº 11.964,[2] and on 15 October 1963, to "Ciudad" (city) by the Act of Ley Nº 13.167.[3]
In 2011 Libertad had a population of 10,166.[4]
| Year | Population |
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| 1908 | 5,609 |
| 1963 | 5,072 |
| 1975 | 6,107 |
| 1985 | 7,032 |
| 1996 | 8,353 |
| 2004 | 9,196 |
| 2011 | 10,166 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[1]
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