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