Durazno Department, Administrative department in central Uruguay

Durazno Department is an administrative region in central Uruguay with rolling plains situated between two river valleys. Fertile soil and agricultural production define the character of the territory.

The region was established in 1827 when a military post was created there. This founding marked the start of organized settlement and administration in the area.

Agriculture shapes daily life here, with farming practices and rural traditions visible in how people work the land and build community. The Church of San Pedro stands as a gathering place that defines the heart of the region.

The region is easily reached through two main highways that intersect here and connect to surrounding areas. An international airport provides an additional arrival option.

The name refers to the Spanish word for peach, reflecting the area's long history of fruit cultivation. This agricultural connection remains visible today in the region's cultivated fields.

• Inception: 1822
• Capital city: Durazno
• Elevation above the sea: 143 m
• Part of: South America Midwest Integrated Zone
• Shares border with: Tacuarembó Department, Flores Department, Florida Department, Treinta y Tres Department, Río Negro Department, Cerro Largo Department
• Website: https://durazno.gub.uy
• GPS coordinates: -33.04278,-56.02806
• Latest update: December 23, 2025 08:33