Cerro Largo Department, Administrative division in northeastern Uruguay
Cerro Largo is an administrative department in northeastern Uruguay with rolling terrain, river valleys, and extensive farmland spread across the region. The territory is anchored by Melo as the main city and connected by roads linking various towns throughout the area.
The department was created in 1830 as one of Uruguay's original nine administrative divisions following independence. Part of the territory was later separated to form a neighboring department.
The population of 84,698 residents maintains traditions through regional festivals celebrating local music, traditional dances, and agricultural exhibitions in multiple towns.
The region has paved roads connecting major towns with regular bus service between the main cities. Travelers can move between larger urban centers by bus and then access local services to reach smaller settlements.
Near Melo stands a stone bridge from the 1800s crossing the Chuy del Tacuarí river, built by French Basque craftsmen. This historic structure reflects the skilled construction work that shaped the region's landscape.
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