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'''Valle de Santiago''' is a [[municipio (Mexico)|''municipio'' (municipality)]] in the [[Mexican state]] of [[Guanajuato]], and also the name of its largest township and ''[[cabecera municipal]]'' . |
'''Valle de Santiago''' is a [[municipio (Mexico)|''municipio'' (municipality)]] in the [[Mexican state]] of [[Guanajuato]], and also the name of its largest township and ''[[cabecera municipal]]'' (municipal seat). The municipality is located in the southern portion of the state in the [[Bajío]] region of [[Mexican Plateau|central Mexico]], and has an area of some {{convert|815.52|km2|sqmi}}. The city of Valle de Santiago lies at an elevation of {{convert|1720|m|ft|0}} in the east-central part of the municipality, approximately {{convert|90|km|mi|0}} south of the state capital, [[Guanajuato, Guanajuato|Guanajuato]]. |
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==Location== |
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90 kilometres south of the city of Guanajuato and in the middle of the [[volcanic]] area. The municipality is located in the southern portion of the state in the [[Bajío]] region of [[Mexican Plateau|central Mexico]], and has an area of some {{convert|815.52|km2|sqmi}}.The city of Valle de Santiago lies at an elevation of {{convert|1720|m|ft|0}} in the east-central part of the municipality, approximately {{convert|90|km|mi|0}} |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The settlement was founded in 1607. |
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The settlement was founded in 1607 in the village known as [[Camémbaro]], which in [[purépecha]] means "valley of the [[artemisias]]" (a very fragrant plant). The War of Independence the Valle de Santiago had a deep impact in Independence. In the brothers Albino and [[Francisco Garcia]] took their native [[Salamanca]] as their base of operations, along with the village of Valle de Santiago. [[Albino Garcia]], known as "manco" - the one-armed man - was an intrepid [[guerrilla]] fighter, famed for the speed of his surprise attacks. Garcia developed a highly effective line in guerrilla tactics against the [[royalists]]. The [[rebels]], riding two abreast, would launch what apparently was a frontal attack, and then suddenly, to the invariable surprise of the enemy, split into two lines, revealing a rope tied to their saddles. Then, at full gallop, they would bear down on the opposing lines, toppling the enemy soldiers. If the first riders did not get the required results, the operation was repeated as many times as necessary, with more ropes, until the Royalist lines were dispersed. Albino was finally captured on June 15, 1812 and imprisoned in Valle de Santiago by Captain [[Agustin de Iturbide]]. From there, he was transported to [[Celaya]], where he, along with 150 of his band of guerrillas, was executed by firing squad. Toward the end of the 17th century the Hospital de Tarascos was founded here to care for the natives who were victims of epidemics devastating the population. |
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==Population== |
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As of the 2005 census, the city had a population of 62,121 (the eighth-largest community in the state), while the municipality had a population of 127,945. |
As of the 2005 census, the city had a population of 62,121 (the eighth-largest community in the state), while the municipality had a population of 127,945. |
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Revision as of 12:33, 10 January 2010
Valle de Santiago is a municipio (municipality) in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, and also the name of its largest township and cabecera municipal (municipal seat). The municipality is located in the southern portion of the state in the Bajío region of central Mexico, and has an area of some 815.52 square kilometres (314.87 sq mi). The city of Valle de Santiago lies at an elevation of 1,720 metres (5,643 ft) in the east-central part of the municipality, approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) south of the state capital, Guanajuato.
History
The settlement was founded in 1607.
As of the 2005 census, the city had a population of 62,121 (the eighth-largest community in the state), while the municipality had a population of 127,945.
References
- http://www.inegi.gob.mx/est/contenidos/espanol/sistemas/conteo2005/localidad/iter/ Link to tables of population data from Census of 2005] INEGI: National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics
- Guanajuato Encyclopedia of the Municipalities of Mexico
External links
- Valle de Santiago Official municipal government website
20°23′N 101°12′W / 20.383°N 101.200°W
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