Florida, Uruguay

Uruguay / Florida /
Florida is a city in Uruguay.


Location and population
It is the capital of the uruguayan department of Florida, in the south of Uruguay.

Its population is 32,128 (2004).


History
The city was founded on 24 April 1809 with the name of San Fernando de la Florida Blanca which was later changed to just Florida. Home of the famous Piedra Alta de la Florida, the place of the Declaration of Independence in 1825, the city is also famous for San Cono's chapel, where multitudes gather every 3rd June.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida,_Uruguay
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Coordinates:   34°5'38"S   56°12'56"W