Paysandú Department is a department of Uruguay. Its capital is Paysandú. Its name origin is debated but is likely to be of charrua origin.
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.
[edit] Population and demographics
As of the census of 2004, there were 113,244 people[1] and 33,691 households in the department. The average household size was 3.3. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males.[2]
- Population growth rate: 0.466% (2004)
- Birth Rate: 18.55 births/1,000 people (2004)
- Death Rate: 8.59 deaths/1,000 people
- Average age: 29.8 (29.3 Males, 30.4 Females)
- Life Expectancy at Birth (2004):
- Total population: 75.89 years
- Male: 72.64 years
- Female: 79.27 years
- Average Family Size: 2.68 children/woman
- Urban per capita income (cities of 5,000 inhabitants or more): 3,690.1 pesos/month
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Population stated as per 2004 census.
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[edit] Rural population
According to the 2004 census, Paysandú department has an additional rural poulation of 8,646.
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