Lascano, Agricultural city in Rocha Department, Uruguay

Lascano is an agricultural town in Rocha Department, situated at 46 meters elevation where Routes 14 and 15 intersect, surrounded by rice fields and wetlands. The landscape is shaped by these farmlands, which form the backbone of the local economy.

The settlement was established in 1876 through an unusual naming process that reflected administrative decisions more than actual land ownership. This shows how early place names in the region often had practical roots rather than reflecting proportional stakes.

The town is deeply tied to rice farming, with two major processing plants shaping how people here work and live. These facilities are woven into daily life and define the rhythm of the community.

Lascano lies 260 km north of Montevideo and 100 km from Rocha, the departmental capital, at the junction of Routes 14 and 15. Nearby towns include José Pedro Varela (42 km) and Velázquez (48 km). The Cebollatí River, 13 km away, is reached via the road to Averías.

The Cebollatí River sits about 13 kilometers away and marks the natural border with a neighboring department while feeding the regional water system. This river often goes unnoticed by visitors but quietly sustains the farming in the area.