Carmelo | |
|---|---|
City | |
 The Swing Bridge of Carmelo over the Arroyo de las Vacas | |
 Flag  Seal | |
  Carmelo | |
| Coordinates: 34°00′0″S 58°17′0″W / 34.00000°S 58.28333°W | |
| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department |  Colonia |
| Founded | 12 February 1816 |
| Founded by | José Gervasio Artigas |
| Population (2011 Census) | |
| • Total | 18,041 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code | 70100 |
| Dial plan | +598 4542 (+4 digits) |
| Website | http://www.ciudadcarmelo.com/ |
Carmelo is a city located in the department of Colonia of western Uruguay, noted for its wineries.[1]
- ^ Burford, Tim (2010). Uruguay. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 257. ISBN 978-1-84162-316-0. Retrieved 9 June 2011.