| Aguascalientes Estado Libre y Soberano de Aguascalientes |
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| Capital | Aguascalientes | ||
| Municipalities | 11 | ||
| Largest City | Aguascalientes | ||
| Created | 1835 | ||
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| - Governor | Luis Armando Reynoso Femat (PAN) | ||
| - Federal Deputies | PAN: 3 | ||
| - Federal Senators | PAN: 2 PRI: 1 |
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| Area Ranked 28th |
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| - Total | 5,471 km² (2,112. A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly denotes a City, Town, or Village, or The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. The city of Aguascalientes is the capital of the state of Aguascalientes in western central Mexico. Municipalities ( municipios in Spanish) are the second-level administrative division in Mexico (where the first-level administrative division is the The city of Aguascalientes is the capital of the state of Aguascalientes in western central Mexico. The United Mexican States (or Mexico) is a union of 31 thirty one States and one Federal District (the Mexican Federal District, or Distrito He founded “El grupo Inmobiliario Reynoso Femat” which are companies dedicated to the promotion construction and sale of Housing The Chamber of Deputies (in Spanish: Cámara de Diputados) is the lower house of the Congress of the Union, Mexico 's bicameral The National Action Party ( Spanish Partido Acción Nacional) known by the acronym PAN, is a conservative and Christian democratic The Senate ( Spanish: Cámara de Senadores or Senado) is the upper house of Mexico 's Bicameral Congress. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. The following table presents a listing of Mexico 's 31 federal states (and its Federal District, officially not a state ranked in order of their surface area Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| - Total | 1,065,416 (Ranked 27th) | ||
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) | ||
| HDI (2004) | 0. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. The following table is a list of the 31 federal states and the Federal District of Mexico, ranked in order of their total population based on data from the 2000 and The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during The Human Development Index ( HDI) is an index combining normalized measures of Life expectancy, Literacy, Educational attainment, and GDP 8246 - high Ranked 5th |
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| ISO 3166-2 | MX-AGU | ||
| Postal abbr. The following table presents a listing of Mexico 's 31 federal states (and its Federal District, officially not a state ranked in order of their Human Development ISO 3166-2 is the second part of the ISO 3166 standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO | Ags. | ||
| Website: Aguascalientes state government | |||
Aguascalientes IPA: [ˌa.ɰwas.ka.ˈljen̪.t̪es] is a state of Mexico, situated in the center of the country. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. The name means "hot waters" in Spanish and originated from the abundance of hot springs in the area, thus the corresponding adjective for the state and its inhabitants is the whimsical demonym hidrocálido (hidro = water; cálido = hot). A demonym or gentilic is a word that denotes the members of a People or the inhabitants of a place The state capital is the city of Aguascalientes. The city of Aguascalientes is the capital of the state of Aguascalientes in western central Mexico.
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Geography
The state is located about 300 miles (483 km) from Mexico City. Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México DF, México or simply Méjico) is the Capital city of Mexico
It covers 5,471 square kilometers (2,112. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4 sq mi) and has a little more than one million inhabitants. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. The state is not heavily populated. However, most of its inhabitants live in the densely populated metropolitan area of its capital city.
The state as it is now was created on October 27, 1875 when it was separated from Zacatecas. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Year 1875 ( MDCCCLXXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Zacatecas is one of the 31 constituent states of Mexico. It is located in the north-central region and it is bounded to the northwest by Durango It bears the name Aguascalientes taken from its largest city and capital also called Aguascalientes.
Demographics
The racial make-up of the state of Aguascalientes is as follows:
- 53% white/European descent (mostly Spanish, but also French, Italian, Russian, Polish, German, Swedish, Greek, and Romanian)
- 44% mestizo (mixed Amerindian-European)
- 2% Asian (mostly Filipino, Japanese [because of the biggest Nissan plant in Mexico] and Korean)
- 1% Amerindian, and small communities of Anglo Americans, and Anglo Canadians. The term Anglo is used as a prefix to indicate a relation to the Angles, England or the English people, as in the phrases ' Anglo-Saxon ' ' The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The term Anglo is used as a prefix to indicate a relation to the Angles, England or the English people, as in the phrases ' Anglo-Saxon ' ' Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page
Economy and industry
This state originated around the times of colonial Spanish influence. It is located in the middle of the country and is now beginning to make a name for itself as an industrial power within Mexico. The state was once a major silver miner and a major source of railroad transportation, the latter due to its strategic location, midway between the three most populated areas, namely Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México DF, México or simply Méjico) is the Capital city of Mexico Guadalajara (ˌgwɑːdləˈhɑːrə Spanish pronunciation) is the capital city of the Mexican state of Jalisco, and the seat of the municipality This article is about the Mexican city for other uses see Monterrey (disambiguation.
In the rural area, Aguascalientes was once the first national producer of grapes and wines. This tradition ceased gradually for it proved unreliable since in Mexico the culture of wine does not have strong roots. Only a few wineries and vineyards remain. Guavas are also produces in the state.
The economy of the state has become mostly industralized. However, recently it has also benefited from heavier tourism, since the capital city has gained prestige and status as a national destination for its colonial beauty and cleanliness. In addition, the haciendas and baths around the state have historic and recreational importance. Hacienda is a Spanish word for an estate usually but not always a vast Ranch. Public baths originated from a communal need for cleanliness Often the term public is misleading to some people as they will have restrictions based upon who can use the facility
Tourism
Although this state is not often billed as a tourist center, international visitors, as well as citizens from all over Mexico, are attracted to the San Marcos Fair, which is considered the national fair of Mexico and contributes much to Mexico's economy. The Feria Nacional de San Marcos ( San Marcos Fair) is a national Fair held in the Mexican state of Aguascalientes every
Recently, its capital city has gained the reputation as a great destination for its superb colonial architecture visible in the colonial centre, as well as the modernity and dynamism in the outskirts.
The city also hosts many conventions every year. It benefits from its excellent central location. The city is also famed for its environment of relaxation, and for its safety and cleanliness, as it is often described by people when traveling to this part of the country for conventions or tourism.
Most tourists go to the capital. A few tourists explore the former mining towns in the north of the state (in the municipalities of Asientos and Tepezalá), which are now almost ghost cities. Asientos is a town and Municipality in the Mexican state of Aguascalientes. Tepezalá is a municipality in the Mexican state of Aguascalientes. The haciendas, hot springs, and baths scattered around the state are also of historical and recreational relevance. Hacienda is a Spanish word for an estate usually but not always a vast Ranch. A hot spring is a spring that is produced by the emergence of geothermally heated Groundwater from the earth's crust. Public baths originated from a communal need for cleanliness Often the term public is misleading to some people as they will have restrictions based upon who can use the facility
The municipality of Calvillo has a semi-tropical climate, The largest producer of guavas in Mexico, it attracts some fans of watersports to its reservoirs. Calvillo is a town and its surrounding municipality of the same name in the Mexican state of Aguascalientes.
The state has a Natural Protected Reserve in the higher mountains called Sierra Fría. The Sierra Fría is a protected area. Located at a height of 2,500 to 3,000 meters (8,200–9,850 ft) above sea level, it comprises oak and pine forests. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit Its attractions include observing exuberant landscape and wide ravines, in which, there are pumas, lynxes, boar, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, raccoons and many other animals. There are steep-sided cycle paths, camping and picnic areas as well as several hunting clubs. It is the mountain climate and fauna that attracts locals for camping activities. In winter, the temperature sometimes falls to 5°C (24°F) below zero when the weather is poor. Usually, Sierra Fria is the only part of the state that gets snow during winter.
In the city of Aguascalientes one of the best sunsets in the world can be seen in the Cerro del Muerto which the hill resembles the shape of a man lying down. The city of Aguascalientes is called "el corazón" which means "the heart" of Mexico because it lies in the middle of the country. This city is considered, by its locals, to be one of the safest and cleanest in Mexico. Also, the city of Aguascalientes is known as "the land of the good people" because the residents of the city are considered to be the friendliest in all of Mexico.
Sports
At present, the state has one first-division football team (Necaxa), one professional baseball team (Los Rieleros The Railers), and one professional basketball team (Las Panteras The Panthers). Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Other uses Río Necaxa, a river in the states of Puebla and Veracruz Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each For the norteño band go to Los Rieleros del Norte. Los Rieleros is the name of the official baseball team of Aguascalientes Aguascalientes Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m
Municipalities
Aguscalientes is subdivided into 11 municipios ("municipalities"). The Mexican state of Aguascalientes is subdivided into 11 municipalities (municipios Municipalities ( municipios in Spanish) are the second-level administrative division in Mexico (where the first-level administrative division is the A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly denotes a City, Town, or Village, or
Major communities
- Aguascalientes
- Asientos
- Calvillo
- Jesús María
- Pabellón de Arteaga
- Rincón de Romos
- San Francisco de los Romo
Trivia
In the American Western movie For A Few Dollars More, starring Clint Eastwood, Aguascalientes is the place where Eastwood and the banditos escape from their bank robbery. The city of Aguascalientes is the capital of the state of Aguascalientes in western central Mexico. Asientos is a town and Municipality in the Mexican state of Aguascalientes. Calvillo is a town and its surrounding municipality of the same name in the Mexican state of Aguascalientes. Jesús María is a city and its surrounding municipality in the Mexican state of Aguascalientes. Pabellón de Arteaga is a town and its surrounding municipality of the same name in the Mexican state of Aguascalientes. Rincón de Romos is a town and its surrounding municipality of the same name in the Mexican state of Aguascalientes. San Francisco de los Romo is a town and its surrounding municipality of the same name in the Mexican state of Aguascalientes. For a Few Dollars More ( Per Qualche Dollaro in Più) is a 1965 Spaghetti western film directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clinton "Clint" Eastwood Jr (born May 31 1930 is a four-time Academy Award winning American Actor and Filmmaker. Ironically, it is characterized as a hostile and desolate town.
Famous hidrocálidos
- See also articles in the category People from Aguascalientes
- José María Bocanegra, third President of Mexico
- Saturnino Herrán, artist
- Manuel M. Ponce, musician
- José Guadalupe Posada, artist
- Violeta Retamoza, professional golfer
- José Antonio Zapata, journalist
References
External links
- (Spanish) Aguascalientes state government
- (Spanish) News, live radio, podcasting and information about Aguascalientes
- Pictures of Aguascalientes Photo set of the City of Aguascalientes
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