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
DepartmentLavalleja Department
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,825
Time zoneUTC -3
Postal code
30100
Dial plan+598 4447 (+4 digits)

Location

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]

YearPopulation
19088,302
19631,919
19751,750
19852,052
19962,509
20042,676
20112,825

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[1]

Places of worship
  • Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Church (Roman Catholic)

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References
  1. "Statistics of urban localities (1908–2004)" (PDF). INE. 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  2. "LEY N° 13.167". República Oriental del Uruguay, Poder Legislativo. 1963. Archived from the original on 16 February 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  3. "Censos 2011 Cuadros Lavalleja". INE. 2012. Archived from the original on 10 October 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.


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