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Paysandú was founded in October 1756.

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Paysandú

Uruguay

Country
Uruguay
Population
76.4K
Coordinates
-32.32, -58.08
1159th most populous city in the world

Paysandú is the capital and most populous city of the Paysandú Department in western Uruguay. Located on the banks of the Uruguay River, it is the country's fourth-largest city and a vital cultural and economic hub, with agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing serving as key industries.

From the “History” section

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On 20 January 1943, Paysandú recorded a temperature of 44.0 °C (111.2 °F), the joint highest temperature ever recorded in Uruguay.

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Paysandú

Uruguay

Country
Uruguay
Population
76.4K
Coordinates
-32.32, -58.08
1159th most populous city in the world

Paysandú is the capital and most populous city of the Paysandú Department in western Uruguay. Located on the banks of the Uruguay River, it is the country's fourth-largest city and a vital cultural and economic hub, with agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing serving as key industries.

From the “Geography” section

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Paysandú is the center of the plantation forest industry in Uruguay.

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Paysandú

Uruguay

Country
Uruguay
Population
76.4K
Coordinates
-32.32, -58.08
1159th most populous city in the world

Paysandú is the capital and most populous city of the Paysandú Department in western Uruguay. Located on the banks of the Uruguay River, it is the country's fourth-largest city and a vital cultural and economic hub, with agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing serving as key industries.

From the “Economy” section

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The city has some fine recreational beaches on the Uruguay River with lifeguards during the summer.

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Paysandú

Uruguay

Country
Uruguay
Population
76.4K
Coordinates
-32.32, -58.08
1159th most populous city in the world

Paysandú is the capital and most populous city of the Paysandú Department in western Uruguay. Located on the banks of the Uruguay River, it is the country's fourth-largest city and a vital cultural and economic hub, with agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing serving as key industries.

From the “Recreation” section

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Clotilde Luisi was the first woman to study law at the University of the Republic.

Paysandú
Uruguay
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Paysandú

Uruguay

Country
Uruguay
Population
76.4K
Coordinates
-32.32, -58.08
1159th most populous city in the world

Paysandú is the capital and most populous city of the Paysandú Department in western Uruguay. Located on the banks of the Uruguay River, it is the country's fourth-largest city and a vital cultural and economic hub, with agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing serving as key industries.

From the “Notable people” section

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