Salto Department

Salto Department spans 14,163 square kilometers along the Uruguay River, containing agricultural lands, thermal springs, and the Salto Grande hydroelectric dam.

The territory separated from Paysandú Department on June 17, 1837, establishing itself as an independent administrative region with its capital city Salto.

The population reflects diverse influences, with 85 percent identifying as White, 9.5 percent as Black, and 6.1 percent as Indigenous according to census data.

The department maintains local governance through an Intendente and Departmental Board, managing resources from local taxes, service earnings, and national contributions.

The region produces hydroelectric power through the Salto Grande Dam while supporting extensive fruit cultivation and cattle farming operations across its territory.

Inception: 1837

Capital city: Salto

Elevation above the sea: 88 m

Website: https://www.salto.gub.uy/

Part of: South America Midwest Integrated Zone

Shares border with: Artigas Department, Paysandú Department, Rivera Department, Tacuarembó Department, Entre Ríos Province, Corrientes Province

Website: https://salto.gub.uy

GPS coordinates: -31.31583,-57.03667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47