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Plaza Artigas, Salto
city

The first settlement in the present city of Salto dates from 8 November 1756.

Salto
Uruguay
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Salto

Uruguay

Country
Uruguay
Population
124.9K
Coordinates
-31.38, -57.97
984th most populous city in the world

Salto is a city in and the capital of the Salto Department in northwestern Uruguay. As of the 2023 census it had a population of 114,084 and is the second most populated city in Uruguay, after Montevideo.

From the “History” section

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Plaza Artigas, Salto
city

Salto was elevated to 'Ciudad' (city) on 8 June 1863.

Salto
Uruguay
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city

Salto

Uruguay

Country
Uruguay
Population
124.9K
Coordinates
-31.38, -57.97
984th most populous city in the world

Salto is a city in and the capital of the Salto Department in northwestern Uruguay. As of the 2023 census it had a population of 114,084 and is the second most populated city in Uruguay, after Montevideo.

From the “History” section

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Photo: Cornelius · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Plaza Artigas, Salto
city

In 2023, Salto had a population of 114,084.

Salto
Uruguay
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city

Salto

Uruguay

Country
Uruguay
Population
124.9K
Coordinates
-31.38, -57.97
984th most populous city in the world

Salto is a city in and the capital of the Salto Department in northwestern Uruguay. As of the 2023 census it had a population of 114,084 and is the second most populated city in Uruguay, after Montevideo.

From the “Population” section

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Photo: Cornelius · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Plaza Artigas, Salto
city

Salto is known for its thermal pools, which are kept at over 38 °C (100 F) year-round.

Salto
Uruguay
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Salto

Uruguay

Country
Uruguay
Population
124.9K
Coordinates
-31.38, -57.97
984th most populous city in the world

Salto is a city in and the capital of the Salto Department in northwestern Uruguay. As of the 2023 census it had a population of 114,084 and is the second most populated city in Uruguay, after Montevideo.

From the “Culture” section

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Plaza Artigas, Salto
city

Uruguayan author Horacio Quiroga was born in Salto in 1879.

Salto
Uruguay
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city

Salto

Uruguay

Country
Uruguay
Population
124.9K
Coordinates
-31.38, -57.97
984th most populous city in the world

Salto is a city in and the capital of the Salto Department in northwestern Uruguay. As of the 2023 census it had a population of 114,084 and is the second most populated city in Uruguay, after Montevideo.

From the “Notable people” section

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Photo: Cornelius · CC BY-SA 2.0

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