Solís de Mataojo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Solís de Mataojo
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 Solís de Mataojo
Location in Uruguay
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Lavalleja Department |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,825 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code |
30100
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| Dial plan | +598 4447 (+4 digits) |
Solís de Mataojo is a small town. It is located in the southwest part of the Lavalleja Department. This department is in southern Uruguay.
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Where is Solís de Mataojo?
The town is found on Route 8. It is at the 83-kilometer mark. A stream called Arroyo Solís Grande flows nearby. It runs along the southeast edge of the town.
A Look at History
Solís de Mataojo started as a "Pueblo," which means a village. This happened on August 12, 1874. Later, on October 15, 1963, it became a "Villa." This means it was officially recognized as a town.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, the town of Solís de Mataojo had 2,825 people living there.
| Year | Population |
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| 1908 | 8,302 |
| 1963 | 1,919 |
| 1975 | 1,750 |
| 1985 | 2,052 |
| 1996 | 2,509 |
| 2004 | 2,676 |
| 2011 | 2,825 |
This information comes from the National Institute of Statistics of Uruguay.
Important Buildings
- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Church is a Roman Catholic church. It is a place where people go to worship.
Famous People from Solís de Mataojo
Some well-known people have come from this town:
- Eduardo Fabini was a composer and musician.
- Manuel Espínola Gómez was a painter.
- Juan Capagorry was an illustrator and writer.
Want to Learn More?
You can find more information about Solís de Mataojo for kids in Spanish here: Solís de Mataojo para niños
