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Sign in to savePaysandú () 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
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- Geography
- Climate
- Economy
- Transportation
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- Education
- Places of worship
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- Twinned cities
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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.
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.