Solís de Mataojo
Solís de Mataojo is a small town in the southwest edge of the Lavalleja Department of southern Uruguay.
Solís de Mataojo | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Solís de Mataojo Location in Uruguay | |
| Coordinates: 34°36′0″S 55°28′0″W | |
| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Lavalleja Department |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,825 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code | 30100 |
| Dial plan | +598 4447 (+4 digits) |
Geography
The town is located on Km. 83 of Route 8. The stream Arroyo Solís Grande flows along the southeast limits of the town.
History
It was created as a "Pueblo" (village) by Decree of 12 August 1874.[1] Its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) category on 15 October 1963 by decree Ley N° 13.167.[2]
Population
In 2011, Solís de Mataojo had a population of 2,825.[3]
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1908 | 8,302 |
| 1963 | 1,919 |
| 1975 | 1,750 |
| 1985 | 2,052 |
| 1996 | 2,509 |
| 2004 | 2,676 |
| 2011 | 2,825 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[1]
Places of worship
- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Church (Roman Catholic)
Notable people
- Eduardo Fabini, composer and musician
- Manuel Espínola Gómez, painter
- Juan Capagorry, illustrator and writer
References
- "Statistics of urban localities (1908–2004)" (PDF). INE. 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
- "LEY N° 13.167". República Oriental del Uruguay, Poder Legislativo. 1963. Archived from the original on 16 February 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
- "Censos 2011 Cuadros Lavalleja". INE. 2012. Archived from the original on 10 October 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
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