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Solís de Mataojo

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Country
  
Uruguay

Time zone
  
UTC -3

Dial plan
  
+598 4447 (+4 digits)

Department
  
Lavalleja Department

Postal code
  
30100

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Solís de Mataojo is a small town in the southwest edge of the Lavalleja Department of southern Uruguay.

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Map of Solis de Mataojo, Lavalleja Department, Uruguay

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. Its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) category on 15 October 1963 by decree Ley N° 13.167.

Population

In 2011, Solís de Mataojo had a population of 2,825.

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

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

    Solís de Mataojo Wikipedia
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