Paysandú Department
Paysandú Department | |
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| Coordinates (Paysandú): 32°19′S 58°4′W / 32.317°S 58.067°W | |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Capital of Department | Paysandú |
| Government | |
| • Intendant | Nicolás Olivera |
| • Ruling party | Partido Nacional |
| Area | |
• Total | 13,922 km2 (5,375 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 121,843 |
| • Density | 8.8/km2 (23/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Sanducero |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UYT) |
| ISO 3166 code | UY-PA |
| Website | paysandu.gub.uy |
Paysandú Department (Spanish pronunciation: [pajsanˈdu]) is a department of the northwestern region of Uruguay. It has an area of 13,922 km2 (5,375 sq mi) and a population of 121,843. Its capital is the city of Paysandú. It borders Salto Department to its north, Tacuarembó Department to its east, Río Negro Department to its south and has the Río Uruguay flowing at its west, separating it from Argentina.
The origin of its name is debated but is likely to be of Charrúa origin.