The first division of the Republic in six departments happened on 27 January 1816. Two more departments were formed later that year. At that time, Paysandú Department included all the territory north of the Río Negro, which included the actual departments of Artigas, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Salto, Paysandú, and Río Negro. On 17 June 1837, a new division of Uruguay was made and this territory was divided into three parts. In the new division, Paysandú Department included also the actual department of Río Negro, until it was split from it in 1868.
The fertile soils of Paysandú have encouraged much agricultural development. Livestock raising is one of the principal agricultural activities, with cattle being raised for both the dairy and beef industries alongside sheep for wool production. Market-gardening is also prominent with the cultivation of oranges and blueberries, whilst wheat, barley, sunflowers and soya beans are also produced. There is also a small fishing industry on the Uruguay River.
Tourism too, is important for the area. Ecotourism is gaining prominence especially in the Esteros de Farrapos National Park further down the river. In addition many farms provide accommodation and facilities for tourists visiting the area.
Paysandú is home to a large brewery and hosts an annual Semana de la Cerveza (Week of the Beer), a weeklong festival of music, arts, carnival type rides, and beer.
Map of the departmentedit
Topographic map of Paysandú Department showing main populated places and roads
paysandú, department, spanish, pronunciation, pajsanˈdu, department, northwestern, region, uruguay, area, population, capital, city, paysandú, borders, salto, department, north, tacuarembó, department, east, río, negro, department, south, río, uruguay, flowing. Paysandu Department Spanish pronunciation pajsanˈdu is a department of the northwestern region of Uruguay It has an area of 13 922 km2 5 375 sq mi and a population of 113 124 Its capital is the city of Paysandu It borders Salto Department to its north Tacuarembo Department to its east Rio Negro Department to its south and has the Rio Uruguay flowing at its west separating it from Argentina Paysandu DepartmentFlagCoat of armsLocation of Paysandu Department and its capitalCoordinates Paysandu 32 19 S 58 4 W 32 317 S 58 067 W 32 317 58 067Country UruguayCapital of DepartmentPaysanduGovernment IntendantNicolas Olivera Ruling partyPartido NacionalArea Total13 922 km2 5 375 sq mi Population 2011 census Total113 124 Density8 1 km2 21 sq mi DemonymSanduceroTime zoneUTC 3 UYT ISO 3166 codeUY PAWebsitepaysandu gub uyThe origin of its name is debated but is likely to be of Charrua origin Contents 1 History 2 Demographics 3 Economy 4 Map of the department 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory editThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed January 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message The first division of the Republic in six departments happened on 27 January 1816 Two more departments were formed later that year At that time Paysandu Department included all the territory north of the Rio Negro which included the actual departments of Artigas Rivera Tacuarembo Salto Paysandu and Rio Negro On 17 June 1837 a new division of Uruguay was made and this territory was divided into three parts In the new division Paysandu Department included also the actual department of Rio Negro until it was split from it in 1868 Demographics editEthnic groups in Paysandu 2011 est 1 Ethnic groups PercentWhite 94 8 Black 4 3 Indigenous 3 2 Asian 0 5 None Other Unspecified 1 0 As of the census of 2011 Paysandu Department had a population of 113 124 55 361 male and 57 759 female and 42 849 households 2 Demographic data for Paysandu Department in 2010 Population growth rate 0 250 Birth Rate 16 84 births 1 000 people Death Rate 8 34 deaths 1 000 people Average age 30 8 29 1 male 32 7 female Life Expectancy at Birth Total population 77 03 years Male 73 78 years Female 80 67 years Average per household income 24 543 pesos month Urban per capita income 9 457 pesos month2010 Data Source 3 Main Urban Centres Other towns and villagesPopulation stated according to the 2011 census 4 City Town PopulationPaysandu 76 412Nuevo Paysandu 8 578Guichon 5 039Chacras de Paysandu 3 965Quebracho 2 853San Felix 1 718Porvenir 1 159Tambores 1 111Piedras Coloradas 1 094 Town Village PopulationLorenzo Geyres 774Chapicuy 735Gallinal 700Orgoroso 583Merinos 528Beisso 399Casablanca 343Esperanza 340Cerro Chato 333Constancia 331Morato 218Rural populationAccording to the 2011 census Paysandu Department has an additional rural population of 4 364 2 Economy editThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed January 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message The fertile soils of Paysandu have encouraged much agricultural development Livestock raising is one of the principal agricultural activities with cattle being raised for both the dairy and beef industries alongside sheep for wool production Market gardening is also prominent with the cultivation of oranges and blueberries whilst wheat barley sunflowers and soya beans are also produced There is also a small fishing industry on the Uruguay River Tourism too is important for the area Ecotourism is gaining prominence especially in the Esteros de Farrapos National Park further down the river In addition many farms provide accommodation and facilities for tourists visiting the area Paysandu is home to a large brewery and hosts an annual Semana de la Cerveza Week of the Beer a weeklong festival of music arts carnival type rides and beer Map of the department edit nbsp Topographic map of Paysandu Department showing main populated places and roadsSee also editList of populated places in Uruguay Paysandu DepartmentReferences edit Poblacion por sexo y ascendencia etnico racial segun departamento in Spanish National Institute of Statistics Archived from the original on 30 November 2020 a b Censos 2011 Paysandu needs flash plugin INE 2012 Retrieved 31 August 2012 Uruguay en cifras PDF in Spanish INE 2011 Retrieved 25 October 2012 Censos 2011 Cuadros Paysandu INE 2012 Retrieved 25 August 2012 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Paysandu Department INE map of Paysandu Department Archived 2012 10 10 at the Wayback Machine Nuestra Terra Coleccion Los Departamentos Vol 11 Paysandu 32 3 0 S 57 18 0 W 32 05000 S 57 30000 W 32 05000 57 30000 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Paysandu Department amp oldid 1170837927, 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