Solís de Mataojo
# Solís de Mataojo

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
