Zaragoza
Municipality
Coat of arms of Zaragoza
Coat of arms
Municipality of Zaragoza in Coahuila
Municipality of Zaragoza in Coahuila
Coordinates: 28°29′30.32″N 100°55′10.19″W / 28.4917556°N 100.9194972°W / 28.4917556; -100.9194972
Country Mexico
State Coahuila
Founded15 November 1824
Named forIgnacio Zaragoza
SeatZaragoza
Largest cityZaragoza
Area
 • Total8,183.5 km2 (3,159.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total12,411
Area code26450
WebsiteOfficial site

Zaragoza is one of the 38 municipalities of Coahuila, a state in north-eastern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at Zaragoza. The municipality covers an area of 8183.5 km². It is near the Mexico–US border with Texas. It is one of the cities in the "5 manantiales" (5 springs) region in northern Coahuila. The celebrations commemorating Zaragoza's founding on 1 February 1753 are a popular attraction, and feature a traditional "cabalgata" or horse trail ride with horse pulled vintage buggies. On 7 August 1827, the name of the town was changed to San Fernando de Rosas, and to Zaragoza on the 27 February 1868.

Economy

Zaragoza has an abundance of natural resources like fluoride, silver and lead. Zaragoza's local economy consists of agriculture, some industry, livestock, tourism and commercial/retail.

Media

Zaragoza has a local cable television system and a local radio station, XHZR-FM.[1]

Geography

Adjacent municipalities

Major highways

Climate

Climate data for Zaragoza
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 19.5
(67.1)		 22.4
(72.3)		 27
(81)		 31.3
(88.3)		 34.9
(94.8)		 37.7
(99.9)		 39.1
(102.4)		 39
(102)		 35.7
(96.3)		 30.9
(87.6)		 24.6
(76.3)		 20.1
(68.2)		 30.2
(86.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 5.6
(42.1)		 7.6
(45.7)		 11.3
(52.3)		 15
(59)		 20.3
(68.5)		 23.2
(73.8)		 24.2
(75.6)		 24.0
(75.2)		 21
(70)		 16.3
(61.3)		 10.1
(50.2)		 6.6
(43.9)		 15.4
(59.7)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 15
(0.6)		 30
(1.2)		 36
(1.4)		 58
(2.3)		 79
(3.1)		 61
(2.4)		 46
(1.8)		 58
(2.3)		 69
(2.7)		 41
(1.6)		 23
(0.9)		 20
(0.8)		 530
(20.9)
Source: Weatherbase [2]

References

  1. ↑ "ZaragozaRadio.com Power by Conexion57.com". www.zaragozaradio.com. Archived from the original on 13 April 2008. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  2. ↑ "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Zaragoza, Coahuila". Weatherbase. 2011. Retrieved on November 24, 2011.
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