Zaragoza | |
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![]() Municipality o Zaragoza in Coahuila | |
Coordinates: 28°28′31″N 100°55′10″W / 28.47528°N 100.91944°W | |
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State | Coahuila |
Municipal seat | Zaragoza |
Area | |
• Total | 8183.5 km2 (3,159.7 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 12,411 |
Area code(s) | 26450 |
Website | Offeecial steid ] |
Zaragoza is ane o the 38 municipalities o Coahuila in northeastren Mexico. The municipal seat lees at Zaragoza. The municipality covers an aurie o 8183.5 km².
Zaragoza haes an abundance o naitural resoorces lik fluoride, siller an lead. Zaragoza's local economy consists o agricultur, some industry, livestock, tourism an commercial/retail.
It is ane o the ceeties in the "5 manantiales" (5 springs) region in northren Coahuila. The celebrations commemoratin Zaragoza's foondin on 1 Februar 1753 are a popular attraction, an featur a traditional "cabalgata" or horse trail ride wi horse pulled vintage buggies. On 7 August 1827, the name o the toun wis chyngit tae San Fernando de Rosas, an tae Zaragoza on the 27 Februar 1868.