Trinidad

Trinidad, also called Porongos, city, south-central Uruguay. It lies in the Porongos Hills, a northern outlier of the Grande Inferior Range. The city is the area’s principal trade and manufacturing centre. Wheat, corn (maize), linseed, oats, and fruit grown in the hinterland are processed in Trinidad. Dairying, viticulture, and cattle and sheep ranching are the main economic activities in the surrounding area. Situated on the Montevideo-Paysandú highway, Trinidad is also served by a railroad from Durazno and has an airport. Pop. (2004) 20,982.