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Quick facts for kids 18 de Mayo Dieciocho de Mayo
City and municipality
Location of 18 de Mayo in the Canelones Departament
18 de Mayo Location in Uruguay
Country	Uruguay
Department	Canelones
Founded	15 March 2013
Population
• Total	21,362
Time zone	UTC -3

18 de Mayo (also known as Dieciocho de Mayo) is a city and a special area called a municipality in Uruguay. It is located in the Canelones Department, which is like a state or province.

Becoming a Municipality
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Becoming a Municipality

How 18 de Mayo Was Formed

This area officially became a municipality on March 15, 2013. This happened after a careful review by local government leaders.

Towns That Joined

The new municipality of 18 de Mayo brought together several smaller towns. These towns used to be part of other municipalities, like Las Piedras and Progreso. They are all located near the old Route 5 road.

Villa Alegria
Vista Linda
El Dorado
San Francisco
Villa Cristina
San Isidro
El Dorado Chico
Villa Foresti

Why the Name "18 de Mayo"?

The name "18 de Mayo" means "18th of May" in Spanish. This name was chosen to remember an important event in Uruguayan history. It celebrates the Battle of Las Piedras, which happened on May 18, 1811.

Aiming for City Status

Many people in the area, including local politicians, want 18 de Mayo to become a full "city." This would mean it gets more official recognition and possibly more resources for its growing population.