Carmelo, Uruguay

Carmelo
City
The Swing Bridge of Carmelo over the Arroyo de las Vacas
The Swing Bridge of Carmelo over the Arroyo de las Vacas
Flag of Carmelo
Official seal of Carmelo
Carmelo is located in Uruguay
Carmelo
Carmelo
Coordinates: 34°00′0″S 58°17′0″W / 34.00000°S 58.28333°W / -34.00000; -58.28333
Country Uruguay
Department Colonia
Founded12 February 1816
Founded byJosé Gervasio Artigas
Population
 (2011 Census)
 • Total18,041
Time zoneUTC -3
Postal code
70100
Dial plan+598 4542 (+4 digits)
Websitehttp://www.ciudadcarmelo.com/

Carmelo is a city located in the department of Colonia of western Uruguay, noted for its wineries.[1]

  1. ^ Burford, Tim (2010). Uruguay. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 257. ISBN 978-1-84162-316-0. Retrieved 9 June 2011.