Carmelo, Uruguay

Carmelo
City
The Swing Bridge of Carmelo over the Arroyo de las Vacas
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)
  Total
18,041
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.