Salto Department

Salto Department (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsalto]) is a department of the northwestern region of Uruguay. It has an area of 14,163 km2 (5,468 sq mi) and a population of 124,878. Its capital is the city of Salto. It borders Artigas Department to its north, Paysandú Department to its south, the departments of Rivera and Tacuarembó to its east and has the Río Uruguay flowing at its west, separating it from Argentina.

Location of Salto Department and its capital
Coordinates (Salto): 31°23′S 57°57′W
Country Uruguay
Capital of DepartmentSalto
Government
  IntendantAndrés Lima
  Ruling partyFrente Amplio
Area
  Total14,163 km2 (5,468 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 census)
  Total124,878
  Density8.8/km2 (23/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (UYT)
ISO 3166 codeUY-SA
Websitesalto.gub.uy
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