Paysandú () is the capital of Paysandú Department in western Uruguay.

Location

The city is located on the banks of the Uruguay River, which forms the border with Argentina. It lies northwest of

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via

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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 that links Uruguay with the Entre Ríos Province 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 battle took place on 2 December 1864.

Population

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

, Salto and Ciudad de la Costa. 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

humid subtropical climate A humid subtropical climate is a zone of climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between latitudes 25° and 40° ...

, described by the Köppen climate classification 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 Florida) 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 ( Roman Catholic) * St. Raymond and St. John Bosco Parish Church (Roman Catholic, Salesians of Don Bosco) * Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church (Roman Catholic) * St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church (Roman Catholic)

Notable people

Politicians

* Reinaldo Gargano ( FA), Foreign Minister of Uruguay (2005–2008) † * Jorge Larrañaga ( PN), current Senator * Raúl Sendic ( FA), Vice-President of Uruguay 2015–2017

Football players

* Sebastián Soria, Qatari football player * Walter Gargano, football player of Peñarol *

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, football player of

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Bosco Frontán Silvio Bosco Frontán Vega (born March 24, 1984 in Paysandú, Uruguay) is an Uruguayan soccer player currently playing for Deportivo Pasto in the Colombian Categoría Primera A. He scored a goal in the 2006 tournament final between Querétaro ...

, retired footballer who played mostly in Uruguay and Mexico * Egidio Arévalo Rios, the 10th most capped player for Uruguay with 91, currently with Correcaminos UAT * Maxi Gómez, football player of Trabzonspor *

Marcelo Saracchi Marcelo Josemir Saracchi Pintos (born 23 April 1998) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Argentine Primera División club Boca Juniors. Club career Early career Born in Paysandú, Saracchi joined hometown club ...

, football player of Levante

Musicians

Los Iracundos Los Iracundos are a popular Uruguayan band from the city of Paysandú, active since the 1960s. Their music can be classified as rock and roll, including many ballads. History The Group was formed in 1958 in Paysandú Paysandú () is the capita ...

Alfredo Eusebio Gobbi Alfredo (, ) is a cognate of the Anglo-Saxon name Alfred and a common Italian, Galician, Portuguese and Spanish language personal name. People with the given name include: *Alfredo (born 1946), Brazilian footballer born as Alfredo Mostarda Fil ...

, 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 ...

(1882–1969), first woman to study law at the University of the Republic *

Ricardo Armentano Ricardo Luis Armentano Feijoo (born 3 August 1957) is an Uruguayan professor and researcher who has worked in biomedical engineering and cardiovascular systems. He currently serves as the director of the GIBIO research group at the National Techno ...

, professor and researcher of international repute *

Hiber Conteris Hiber Conteris (Paysandú, 23 September 1933 – 2 June 2020) was a Uruguayan writer, playwright, and literary critic. He wrote extensively in the pages of ''Marcha Marcha (born Margaretha Hendrika Maria Groeneveld on 2 July 1956), also known a ...

(1933-2020), literary critic and playwright

Twinned cities

* Hellín, Spain * Muscatine, Iowa, United States * Smara, Western Sahara

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