Solís de Mataojo


Solís de Mataojo is a small town in the southwest edge of the Lavalleja Department of southern 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" by Decree of 12 August 1874. Its status was elevated to "Villa" category on 15 October 1963 by decree Ley N° 13.167.

Population

In 2011, Solís de Mataojo had a population of 2,825.
YearPopulation
19088,302
19631,919
19751,750
19852,052
19962,509
20042,676
20112,825

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

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