# Carmelo

> city in Uruguay

**Wikidata**: [Q1043575](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1043575)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmelo,_Uruguay)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/carmelo

## Summary
Carmelo is a city located in the Colonia Department of Uruguay, situated on the banks of the Río de la Plata and the Arroyo de las Vacas. Founded on February 12, 1816, it serves as the capital of the Municipality of Carmelo and had a population of 19,915 according to the 2023 Uruguayan census.

## Key Facts
- **Country**: Uruguay
- **Inception**: February 12, 1816
- **Population**: 19,915 (2023 Uruguayan census)
- **Location**: Colonia Department; Municipality of Carmelo
- **Coordinates**: Latitude -33.999891666667, Longitude -58.284686111111
- **Elevation**: 23 metres above sea level (also recorded as 13 metres)
- **Postal Code**: 70100
- **UN/LOCODE**: UYCAR
- **Demonym**: *carmelitano* (masculine), *carmelitana* (feminine), *carmelitani* (masculine plural)
- **Geographical Features**: Located in or next to Río de la Plata and Arroyo de las Vacas

## FAQs
**What is the geographical location of Carmelo?**
Carmelo is situated in the Colonia Department of Uruguay, specifically within the Municipality of Carmelo. It is geographically positioned near the Río de la Plata and the Arroyo de las Vacas.

**What are the demographic details of Carmelo?**
As of the 2023 Uruguayan census, the city has a population of 19,915. Residents are referred to as *carmelitano* (masculine) or *carmelitana* (feminine), with the masculine plural term being *carmelitani*.

**What identifiers are used for Carmelo in international systems?**
The city is identified by the UN/LOCODE "UYCAR" and has a WOEID (Where On Earth ID) of 468059. It also possesses a VIAF ID (151162844), a Geonames ID (3443341), and a Library of Congress Authority ID (no2002038953).

**What administrative role does the city serve?**
Carmelo functions as the capital of the Municipality of Carmelo. It is classified administratively as a city, which is defined as a large human settlement.

## Why It Matters
Carmelo serves as a significant administrative center within the Colonia Department, functioning as the capital of its municipality. Its location along the Río de la Plata positions it as a geographic landmark in the region. The city's formal inception in 1816 marks it as a historical settlement with established governance and infrastructure, evidenced by its specific postal code (70100) and international trade location code (UYCAR).

## Notable For
- Being the capital of the Municipality of Carmelo.
- Its strategic location next to the Río de la Plata and Arroyo de las Vacas.
- A documented inception date of February 12, 1816.
- A comprehensive international presence across multiple knowledge bases, including 25 sitelinks in languages such as English, Spanish, German, and Chinese.

## Body

### Governance and Administration
Carmelo is classified as a city, defined as a large human settlement. It is located within the Colonia Department and serves as the capital of the Municipality of Carmelo. The city's administrative structure is supported by a distinct coat of arms and a flag, which serve as its official symbols.

### Geography and Location
The city is geographically positioned at coordinates -33.999891666667 latitude and -58.284686111111 longitude. It sits at an elevation of 23 metres above sea level, though some records also cite an elevation of 13 metres. Carmelo is located in or immediately next to two significant bodies of water: the Río de la Plata and the Arroyo de las Vacas. The "Rambla de los Constituyentes" is a notable feature of the city's landscape.

### Demographics and Etymology
According to the 2023 Uruguayan census, the population of Carmelo is 19,915. The city's inhabitants are known by specific demonyms: *carmelitano* for masculine individuals, *carmelitana* for feminine individuals, and *carmelitani* for masculine plural groups.

### History
The city was officially founded on February 12, 1816. This date is supported by references from the German Wikipedia.

### Identifiers and Classifications
Carmelo is cataloged under numerous international and digital identification systems:
- **UN/LOCODE**: UYCAR
- **WOEID**: 468059
- **VIAF ID**: 151162844
- **Geonames ID**: 3443341
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -905989
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 332605466
- **Who's On First ID**: 421199747
- **Freebase ID**: /m/0dqn3s
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007471784005171
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: no2002038953
- **SNARC ID**: Perico

The city has a postal code of 70100.

### Media and Digital Presence
Carmelo maintains a presence across various Wikimedia projects. Its Wikipedia title is "Carmelo, Uruguay," and it is covered in 25 different language editions, including Arabic, Catalan, Cebuano, Czech, German, English, Spanish, Persian, French, Armenian, Italian, Georgian, Lithuanian, Dutch, Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Ukrainian, Urdu, Waray, and Chinese. The city has a designated "topic's main category" (Category:Carmelo) and a specific category for people born there (Category:People from Carmelo, Uruguay). Visual documentation includes a page banner and an image of the Rambla de los Constituyentes.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
4. GeoNames
5. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/uy.htm)
6. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File