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