Salto

city in Uruguay

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Salto is a city located in northwestern Uruguay, serving as the capital of the Salto Department and an important regional hub. It matters as a significant center for agriculture, tourism, and commerce in the country, known particularly for its location near the Salto Grande Dam and its role in the region's economic development.

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Official name: Salto
Population: 124878
Elevation: 48
Image: Plaza Artigas, Salto.jpg

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Commons gallery: Salto (Uruguay)
Commons category: Salto, Uruguay
postal code: 50000
inception: 1756-00-00
native label: Salto

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Salto ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsalto]) is the capital city of the Salto Department in northwestern Uruguay. As of the 2023 census it had a population of 114,084 and is the second most populated city in Uruguay, after Montevideo.

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