Tepic
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Coordinates: 21 ° 30 ′ N , 104 ° 54 ′ W Tepic on the map of Nayarit
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| Country | Mexico | |
| State | Nayarit | |
| Municipio | Tepic | |
| City foundation | 1531 | |
| Residents | 332,863 (2010) | |
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| height | 920 m | |
| prefix | 311 | |
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Tepic is the capital of the state of Nayarit in Mexico and the municipality of Tepic . The city, which had 274,100 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2004) and was founded in 1531 , is located on volcanic territory.
It is a Catholic bishopric and has a museum , university and theater . The products produced in the surrounding area, such as sugar cane , cotton and tobacco, are mostly processed in Tepic (e.g. linen , cigars ).
Tepic has a small airfield that is mainly used by general aviation, charter, and some commercial flights.
Local attractions include a cathedral and Santa Cruz Church .
history
In the spring of 1540, the Mixtón War broke out in Tepic and, as a rebellion against the Spanish colonial power, spread to other regions of Mexico.
Sons and daughters
- Carlos Aguiar Retes (* 1950), Archbishop of Tlalnepantla, cardinal
- Gustavo Ayón (born 1985), basketball player
- Marcelino Bernal (* 1962), football player
- Nicolás Echevarría (* 1947), film director
- Missael Espinoza (* 1965), football player
- Raúl Isiordia (* 1952), football player
- Luis E. Miramontes (1925-2004), chemist
- Amado Nervo (1870–1919), writer, journalist and diplomat
- Rodolfo Nervo (1879–1936), ambassador
- Juan Antonio Ocampo (* 1989), football player
- Sergio Amaury Ponce (* 1981), football player
- Ramón Ramírez (born 1969), football player
- Antonio Rivas Mercado (1853–1927), architect and civil engineer
- Juan Alberto Rodríguez Ibarra (* 1969), beach volleyball player
- Miguel Zepeda (* 1976), football player
Web links
Commons : Tepic - collection of images, videos and audio files
