Galeana, Nuevo León

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official_name = Galeana
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motto = Labor Omnia Vinat


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = Mexico
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Nuevo León
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Alejandro Javier Pedroza Flores (PRI)
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established_title = Founded
established_date = 1678
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population_total = 38,930
population_density_km2 = 0.18
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timezone = Central Standard Time
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latd = 24| latm=50 | lats= | latNS=N
longd = 100 | longm=04 | longs= | longEW=W
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website = http://www.galeana.gob.mx
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Galeana is both a municipality and a city in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. It is named after Hermenegildo Galeana, a lieutenant involved in the country's movement towards independence. Galeana shares borders with the states of Coahuila and San Luis Potosí to the west; with the municipalities of Aramberri and Doctor Arroyo to the south; Rayones to the north; and with Linares, Montemorelos, Rayones and Iturbide to the east [ [http://www.e-local.gob.mx/work/templates/enciclo/nuevoleon/municipios/19017a.htm "Galeana", Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México] ] . Galeana is the largest municipality in the state, totaling 7,154.6 km², however it's scarcely populated with only 38,930 inhabitants [ [http://cuentame.inegi.gob.mx/monografias/informacion/nl/territorio/div_municipal.aspx?tema=me&e=19 INEGI Información Municipal] ] resulting in a population density of 0.18 persons per square kilometer. Galeana, the municipal seat, is the best developed town in the region. It has services such as hospitals, accommodations, restaurants, bars and the largest drink distributor in the zone. However it remains as a low per-capita income city.

Climate

Climate in Galeana is usually much colder than the rest of the state. In summer it is pleasantly cool and during winter, temperatures may reach down to -10°C. Annual average temperature is 19°C, and the average rain precipitation is around 393 mm. The winter cold blends with a noticeable lack of air humidity. Predominants winds comes from the north.

Crops

The main crop in Galeana is the potato, which is exported to different states and is also internationally shipped.

Tourist attractions

, where diverse species live. The "Laguna de Labradores", in the capital, is a small lake connected to the "Pozo del Gavilán". If you have time, visit a local children's home called [http://www.fuente-de-amor.com "Fuente de Amor"] .

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