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Paysandú () is the capital and most populous city of the Paysandú Department in western Uruguay. Located on the banks of the Uruguay River, it is the country's fourth-largest city and a vital cultural and economic hub, with agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing serving as key industries.

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Paysandú is the fourth-largest city in Uruguay, located in the western part of the country along the Uruguay River, and serves as the capital of its department. The city is important to Uruguay's economy and culture, with major industries including agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing.

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Place details

Locality
Paysandú
Region
Paysandú
Country
Uruguay
Population
73,249
Timezone
America/Montevideo

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Key facts

Settlement.official_name
Paysandú
Settlement.settlement_type
Capital city
Settlement.pushpin_map
Uruguay
Settlement.pushpin_label_position
right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption
Location in Uruguay
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Department
Settlement.established_title
Founded
Settlement.established_date
1756
Settlement.area_total_km2
21.5
Settlement.population_as_of
2023
Settlement.population_total
81550
Settlement.population_density_km2
auto
Settlement.timezone
UTC −3
Settlement.elevation_m
34
Settlement.postal_code_type
Postal code
Settlement.postal_code
60000
Settlement.area_code_type
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Wikidata facts

Demonym
sanducera
Population
76429
Area
21.469913
Elevation
34
Image
Vista ciudad de Paysandú.jpg
Households
32145
Dialing code
72
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Commons category
Paysandú
Commons gallery
Paysandú
postal code
60000
inception
1749-00-00
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18 sections
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  • History
  • Population
  • Geography
  • Climate
  • Economy
  • Transportation
  • Recreation
  • Education
  • Places of worship
  • Notable people
  • Politicians
  • Football players
  • Musicians
  • Other
  • Twinned cities
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

Paysandú () is the capital and most populous city of the Paysandú Department in western Uruguay. Located on the banks of the Uruguay River, it is the country's fourth-largest city and a vital cultural and economic hub, with agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing serving as key industries.

Located in the southwestern part of the department, across from the Argentine city of Colón in Entre Ríos Province, it was founded in the mid-18th century and is known as the for its rich history, particularly its resistance during the Siege of Paysandú in 1864-65.

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