National average 4,178
Colonia9,707+19.7 %Soriano7,964−7.6 %San José6,842+5.1 %Canelones6,492−5.7 %Maldonado5,647−2.0 %Florida5,265+12.3 %Río Negro5,138−9.0 %Flores4,667−11.7 %Bar length and order follow the official annual figures. Percentage: change against 2024.
Trading volume
With 25,464 hectares traded, Durazno ranked second among the most active departments in 2025, behind Paysandú (31,999 ha) and ahead of Treinta y Tres (23,994 ha).
The 2025 average was USD 4,032 per hectare against USD 4,885 the year before, a fall of 17.5 %. Across 98 contracts covering 25,464 hectares the mean parcel is 260 hectares, well above the national figure.
The central position
Durazno is reachable within a few hours from practically anywhere in Uruguay and sits on Ruta 5, the main artery connecting Montevideo to the north. For large operations with transport requirements that is a real advantage.
Durazno is traditionally livestock country. Land use has diversified in recent years: cropping on the better ground, forestry on lighter soils. That mix makes the department interesting for investors seeking land with development potential rather than fully optimised operations.
Sources
Figures verified on 2026-07-27
Information is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. Prices shown are averages from official statistics, not valuations of individual properties.