Cerro Largo Department
Cerro Largo Department (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsero ˈlaɾɣo]) is a department of Uruguay. Its capital is Melo. It is located in the east of the country, bordering Brazil to its northeast with Yaguaron River as the natural border, Treinta y Tres Department to its south, Durazno Department to its west and the departments of Tacuarembó and Rivera to its northwest with Negro River as its natural border with them.
Cerro Largo Department | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Cerro Largo Department and its capital | |
| Coordinates (Melo): 32°22′S 54°11′W | |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Capital of Department | Melo |
| Government | |
| • Intendant | José Yurramendi |
| • Ruling party | Partido Nacional |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13,648 km2 (5,270 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 84,698 |
| • Density | 6.2/km2 (16/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | arachán, cerrolarguense |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UYT) |
| ISO 3166 code | UY-CL |
| Website | Official site |
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