Salto (Spanish Embalse Salto Grande; Uruguayan Embalse de Salto Grande), city in northwestern Uruguay, capital of Salto Department, on the Uruguay River, opposite Concordia, Argentina. One of the largest cities in the country and a road and rail hub, it lies in an area producing livestock, citrus fruit, sugarcane, grapes, and honey; it is a center for trade in grains and vegetables. Industries include flour milling, meat packing, shipbuilding, and the manufacture of chemicals, drugs, and wickerwork. The city has a school of agriculture. Nearby are the resort of Arenitas Blancas and, to the north, the river falls, the Salto Grande. The city is believed to have been founded in 1817, although claims have been made for earlier settlement. Population (1996) 117,597.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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