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Salto Department, Uruguay – Uruguay Flag

Current Date And Time In Salto Department, Uruguay

Sunday, 28 June 2026
07:53:05 UYT
Capital: Salto
Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (UYT)
Population: 123,793
Area: 14,011.93 km²
State Code: SA

States Near To Salto Department


Find states and regions closest to Salto Department in Uruguay with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Uruguay and South America.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Uruguay

📍 Salto Department Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Salto Department from our regional database:

Capital CitySalto
Total Population123,793
Land Area14,012 km²
Population Density4.31 / km²
Center Latitude-31.3275° N
Center Longitude-57.0174° E
Average Elevation82 m (269 ft)
UTC Time Zone-03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of PaysandĂş Department PaysandĂş Department54 mi88 km47 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Artigas Artigas72 mi115 km62 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of TacuarembĂł Department TacuarembĂł Department91 mi146 km79 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of RĂ­o Negro Department RĂ­o Negro Department102 mi165 km89 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Rivera Department Rivera Department105 mi169 km91 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Durazno Department Durazno Department131 mi210 km113 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Entre Rios Entre Rios147 mi237 km128 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Flores Department Flores Department155 mi250 km135 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Soriano Soriano157 mi252 km136 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cerro Largo Cerro Largo174 mi280 km151 nm
East-southeast (ESE)

Countries Near To Salto Department


Explore countries nearest to Salto Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Salto Department supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South America.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Argentina Argentina600 mi966 km521 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Paraguay Paraguay648 mi1,043 km563 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Chile Chile927 mi1,493 km805 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bolivia Bolivia1,224 mi1,969 km1,063 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Brazil Brazil1,286 mi2,070 km1,117 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Salto Department. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across South America.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Salto Department (You)Uruguay123,79314,0124.31
PaysandĂş DepartmentUruguay13,969
ArtigasUruguay11,939
TacuarembĂł DepartmentUruguay91,06215,9732.24
RĂ­o Negro DepartmentUruguay9,533
Rivera DepartmentUruguay9,329
Durazno DepartmentUruguay12,231
Entre RiosArgentina1,426,42678,78110.02
Flores DepartmentUruguay5,145
SorianoUruguay84,8798,9955.34
Cerro LargoUruguay13,641

🏆 Uruguay State Rankings

How does Salto Department rank within Uruguay? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Salto Department appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Salto Department, Uruguay

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Salto Department is a state or region within Uruguay in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Salto Department is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Salto Department to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Salto Department to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Uruguay — see Uruguay state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Salto Department

This page also lists countries nearest to Salto Department by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Uruguay page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across South America.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Salto Department using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Salto Department.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Salto Department to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Uruguay. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Salto Department MapView the Salto Department satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Salto DepartmentExplore all cities and towns in Salto Department for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Uruguay Country DataGet complete Uruguay data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Salto Department

How is the distance from Salto Department to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Salto Department map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Salto Department mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Salto Department to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Salto Department in Uruguay?

See the States Near To Salto Department table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Salto Department below the states table, or compare all Uruguay states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Uruguay?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in South America. Use the population & area comparison and Uruguay state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.