Artigas (state)

 The state of Artigas is located in the North of Uruguay and boarders on Argentina and Brazil. The capital city of Artigas carries this name as a tribute to the National Hero.
It is the furthest city from Montevideo, the country capital, 600 kilometres far.
It it situated on the Cuareim River and was founded on September 12th, 1852 by Don Carlos Catalá.
The state has a population of around 75.066 inhabitants and a surface of 11.928 square kilometres.
The production is based mainly on cattle farming. The country's major exports are meat and wool products.
It also has fertile soil, rich in semi pricious stones and offers interesting landscapes.

USEFUL THELEPHONE NUMBERS OF ARTIGAS

Tourism Office of Artigas' City Council

(598 077) 25202  

Fire Brigade 104
Police 109 
Central Office (077) 24510 (077) 24891 
Police station 1st. (077) 24472 
Police station 2nd. (077) 24557 
Foot police 108
Hospital (077) 23701 to 04
Health Centre(077) 24229 
Water (077) 23522 
Electricity 0800 8111

Bella Unión 
Fire Brigade 104
Police 109
Police station 7th. (0779) 2001 
Coast Guard (0779) 2169
Sub Coast Guard (0779) 2003
Hospital (0779) 2047
Auxiliary Centre-Gral. Rivera s/n (0779) 2019
Water(0779) 2095
Electricity 0800 8111