Río Negro Department

Río Negro Department spans 9,282 square kilometers along the Uruguay River, featuring agricultural lands, rivers, and the capital city of Fray Bentos.

The department emerged from Paysandú in 1880, marking a significant administrative reorganization in Uruguay's territorial development during the late nineteenth century.

The population of 54,765 residents maintains local traditions through festivals, ceramics workshops, and community gatherings that reflect the region's rural heritage.

The department contains several municipalities with local governance structures, offering public services and infrastructure maintenance across urban and rural areas.

Two major hydroelectric dams, Rincón de Baygorria and Constitución, generate substantial power while creating distinctive water features in the landscape.

Inception: 1868

Capital city: Fray Bentos

Elevation above the sea: 70 m

Part of: South America Midwest Integrated Zone

Shares border with: Paysandú Department, Tacuarembó Department, Soriano Department, Durazno Department, Flores Department, Entre Ríos Province

Website: http://rionegro.gub.uy

GPS coordinates: -33.12472,-58.30028

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:33