title: Solís de Mataojo
text: # 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
  