- Yuriria
:"For the
fish genus , see "Yuriria (fish) . Yuririapundaro,Guanajuato ,Mexico , also known as Yuriria, is one of 46 municipalities in theMexican state ofGuanajuato . Its location andhistorical importance are key factors to the outstanding and significal importance of themunicipality .Located 20°12'44.76" N 101°07'51.03" W
Town facts
Immigration
A large portion of Yuririenses have migrated to several states througout the
United States .Illinois andCalifornia are the two main migration destinations. InChicago ,and Kankakee,IL , an annual picnic is held for all the townspeople that have migrated. The event takes place atMarquette Park in the Southside of the city.Texas ,Pennsylvania ,Wisconsin andVirginia have become a favored location for immigrants.Location and size
Yuriria is located in the "
Bajío ", or lowlands, ofGuanajuato . It is bordered to the east by Salvatierra andSantiago Maravatío , to the north byJaral del Progreso andValle de Santiago , to the south byUriangato andMoroleón , and to the west by the state ofMichoacán . Its total area is 656 kilometres².Population
The
population of Yuriria and its surrounding areas totals 89,126 people, which leaves behind self-governing states likeAndorra ,Greenland , andMonaco . Of these people only 26,337 live in urban Yuriria, while 62, 789 live in the rural areas surrounding the main town. The biggest rural municipalities in Yuriria are Cerano (pop. 7,796), La Calera (pop. 3,896) and Casacuaran (pop. 3,398).Town icons
Yuriria has many structural, as well as geographical icons, that throughout the years have become major sight locations in the state of
Guanajuato . Some of these include:Ex-Convento
The Ex-Covento, or cathedral is probably the most important architectural structure in Yuriria, as well as an important icon in the state in general. Since its construction in November of 1550, and its culmination on 1559, its massive size and dazzling structure captured the attention of generations, and ultimately put Yuriria on the map. Its construction was started by Fray Diego de Chavez, nephew of the "conquistador" Don Pedro Alvarado and was designed by the famous architect Pedro del Toro.
"Preciosa Sangre de Cristo"
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External links
* [http://municipiodeyuriria.guanajuato.gob.mx/ Official Website of the Municipality of Yuriria]
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