Paysandú () is the capital of Paysandú Department in western

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Location

The city is located on the banks of the

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, which forms the

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with

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. It lies northwest of

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via Route 1 and Route 3, on the junction of the latter with Route 90. As of the census of 2011 it was the fourth-most populated city of the country. A small distance north of the city is the

General Artigas Bridge The General Artigas Bridge () is an international road bridge that crosses the Uruguay River and joins Argentina and Uruguay. It runs between Colón, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina, and Paysandú, Paysandú Department, Uruguay. It is a cantile ...

that links Uruguay with the

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of Argentina, south of the city Colón.

History

It was founded in October 1756 and had acquired the status of "Villa" (town) before the independence of Uruguay. On 8 June 1863, its status was elevated to "Ciudad" (city) by the Act of Ley Nº 780. General Leandro Gomez led Uruguayan forces to save the town from an invasion by Brazilian forces in 1864–1865. A

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took place on 2 December 1864.

Population

In 2011 Paysandú had a population of 76,412. It is the fourth largest city in

, after

, Salto and

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. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay'' Paysandú is more cosmopolitan than most Uruguayan cities, with many settlers from Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, Belgium and various African nations.

Climate

Paysandú has a

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, described by the

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as ''Cfa''. Summers are warm to hot and winters are cool, with the occurrence of

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s and

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. The precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, although winters are slightly drier, with an average of 1,181 mm (46.5 in), and the annual average temperature is around 19 °C (66 °F). On 20 January 1943, Paysandú recorded a temperature of , which is the joint highest (along with

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) temperature to have ever been recorded in Uruguay. The lowest temperature to have ever been recorded in Paysandú is in June.

Economy

The main industries in the city are Norteña brewery, Azucarlito (sugar), Paylana (which is a producer of world-class woolen fabrics), and Paycuero (leather). Paysandú is also the centre of plantation forest industry in Uruguay, with many companies involved in the planting and harvesting of Eucalyptus plantations. Paysandú - Puerto 2

Transportation

The city is served by Tydeo Larre Borges International Airport.

Recreation

Paysandú has some fine recreational beaches on the Uruguay River which have lifeguards during the summer. It is also home to many sporting clubs, including a rowing club, yacht club, and numerous others for football, rugby, hockey, tennis and polo.

Education

Previously the area had a German school, Deutsche Schule Paysandú. Also the city has a Center of the University of the Republic (Centro Universitario de Paysandú).

Places of worship

* Parish Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Benedict of Palermo (

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) * St. Raymond and St. John Bosco Parish Church (Roman Catholic,

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) * Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church (Roman Catholic) * St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church (Roman Catholic)

Notable people

Politicians

Reinaldo Gargano Reinaldo Apolo Gargano Ostuni (July 26, 1934 – February 5, 2013) was a Uruguayan political figure. Exile Born in Paysandú, Uruguay on July 26, 1934, Gargano went into exile in Spain in 1974 following a coup d'état. He returned to Urug ...

( FA), Foreign Minister of Uruguay (2005–2008) † *

Jorge Larrañaga Jorge Washington Larrañaga Fraga (8 August 1956 – 22 May 2021) was an Uruguayan politician of the National Party (PN) who was Minister of the Interior from 1 March 2020 until his death. He also previously served as Intendant of Paysand� ...

( PN), current Senator *

Raúl Sendic Raúl Sendic Antonaccio (16 March 1926 – 28 April 1989) was a Uruguayan Marxist lawyer, trade unionist and founder of the Tupamaros National Liberation Movement (MLN-T). Early life and education Born in a rural area, near the village of Juan ...

( FA), Vice-President of Uruguay 2015–2017

Football players

Sebastián Soria Andrés Sebastián Soria Quintana (; ar, أندريس سيبستيان سوريا كوينتانا; born 8 November 1983) commonly known as Sebastián Soria, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Qatar SC. Born in Uruguay, h ...

, Qatari football player *

Walter Gargano Walter Alejandro Gargano Guevara (; born 23 July 1984) is a Uruguayan footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for River Plate. Club career Youth career Gargano started playing football aged three and joined the now defunct youth club ...

, football player of

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* Nicolás Lodeiro, football player of

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* Bosco Frontán, retired

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who played mostly in Uruguay and Mexico *

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, the 10th most capped player for

with 91, currently with

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Maxi Gómez Maximiliano "Maxi" Gómez González (; born 14 August 1996) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Süper Lig club Trabzonspor and the Uruguay national team. Having begun his career with Defensor Sporting, he m ...

, football player of

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* Marcelo Saracchi, football player of Levante

Musicians

* Los Iracundos * Alfredo Eusebio Gobbi, tango musician

Other

Clotilde Luisi Clotilde Luisi (1882-1969) was the first female lawyer in Uruguay. She was also a professor, pedagogue, translator, feminist activist, and the first Uruguayan woman to study at the Faculty of Law of the University of the Republic. Biography Born i ...

(1882–1969), first woman to study law at the University of the Republic * Ricardo Armentano, professor and researcher of international repute * Hiber Conteris (1933-2020), literary critic and playwright

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References

External links

Paysandú PortalTourist information for nearby Thermal Baths of Guaviú and AlmirónINE map of Paysandú and San Félix
{{DEFAULTSORT:Paysandu Populated places in the Paysandú Department Uruguay River Populated places established in 1749 Argentina–Uruguay border crossings Port cities and towns in Uruguay