Ciudad Guzmán
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Ciudad Guzmán (also known as simply Guzmán) is a city in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is located at , 124 km south of Guadalajara, at a height of 1,507 metres above sea level. Its population totaled 93,609 in the 2005 census, ranking as the sixth-largest city in the state.
Ciudad Guzmán is the municipal seat of Zapotlán el Grande municipality, which has an area of 295.29 km² (114.01 sq mi). The municipality's population was 96,050.
Prior to the arrival of the European Spanish Conquistadors, this area was the pre-Columbian kingdom of Zapotlán, which was conquered in 1526. Many colonial treasures and weapons are said to be buried throughout the town's old colonial homes, buildings, and farms. The name of the city may have something to do with Governor Nuño de Guzman, who governed New Galicia until 1536.
A large number of Anusim (see: Crypto-Jews or Conversos) are said to live in the city, dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, although most of the town is fervently Catholic.
The old part of the city also holds a major Cathedral in the downtown area, along with restaurants and shops, where a majority of residents go to spend the weekend.
José Clemente Orozco, one of Mexico's most famous artists, Consuelo Velazquez and Juan José Arreola were born here.
[edit] References
- Link to tables of population data from Census of 2005 INEGI: Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática
- Jalisco Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México
[edit] External link
- Administración Pública Municipal de Zapotlán el Grande Official website
- El Sur - Newspaper
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