Salatción

Salatción is a town located in the Yariguares municipality, Artigas Department, northwestern Uruguay. It is situated approximately 240 kilometers northeast of the department's capital, Artigas. The town has a small population and is part of the broader northern urban area.

In terms of geography, Salatción is nestled in the Lower Yarigueas region, within the eastern slope of the Candelaria Lake and surrounding lowlands. This area is prone to flooding, especially during the rainy season. The town's surroundings are characterized by open grasslands and sparse pine forests.

Salatción has limited options for public services, with limited or no presence of main utility providers such as telephone and electricity in the town. Water supply is mostly provided by wells. Educational institutions in Salatción are small and relatively under-resourced.

Economically, the town is somewhat isolated from the larger departmental center, primarily relying on small-scale agriculture, animal husbandry, and subsistence activities. The region is characterized by beef farming, with the cattle herds kept on summer and winter pastures. Barraconeras and Ayer Baldías both border Salatción, and these neighboring towns have more extensive public services and business networks.

The name 'Salatción' originates from the indigenous way of lifestyle and ancient hunting patterns common among the Timote-Guaraní tribe people who originally inhabited the area.