Celaya
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| Nickname(s): "De Forti Dulcedo" | |||
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| Coordinates: 20°31′23″N 100°48′50″W / 20.52306°N 100.81389°W | |||
| Country |  Mexico |
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| State | Guanajuato | ||
| Municipality | Celaya | ||
| Foundation | October 12, 1570 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Rubi Laura Lopez Silva | ||
| Elevation | 1,750 m (5,741 ft) | ||
| Population | |||
| - Total | 310,413 | ||
| Time zone | Central Standard Time (UTC-6) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | Central Daylight Time (UTC-6) | ||
| Area code(s) | 461 | ||
| Website | www.celaya.gob.mx | ||
Celaya is a city and its surrounding municipality in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, located in the southeast quadrant of the state. It is the third most populous city in the state, with a 2005 census population of 310,413. The municipality for which the city serves as municipal seat, had a population of 415,869. The city is located in the geographic center of the municipality, which has an areal extent of 553.18 km² (213.58 sq mi) and includes many smaller outlying communities, the largest of which are San Miguel Octopan, Rincón de Tamayo and San Juan de la Vega.
There are many smaller towns around Celaya including Rincón De Tamayo, Tarimoro, Salvatierra, La Moncada, Panales Jamaica (Cañones), Panales Galera, La Calera, La Estancia, La Noria, La Acebuche, Cacalote, and Charco Largo.
General Álvaro Obregón defeated Pancho Villa at Celaya in 1915 known as Battle of Celaya
An explosion in an improperly protected gunpowder and fireworks warehouse in September, 1999, killed over 60 people and badly injured over 300 [1].
Celaya is also famous for the invention and production of cajeta (milk candy).
The Celaya Airport has as of January 22, 2007 commercial flights to Santiago de Queretaro and there connecting to other destinations.
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[edit] People born in Celaya
- Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras (b. October 13, 1759, d. August 3, 1833), Architect and painter. Designed the beautiful El Carmen church in Celaya.
- Raúl Velasco (b. April 24, 1933, d. November 26, 2006) Entertainer and TV Producer. Was the host of the popular marathonic TV program Siempre en Domingo.
- Octavio Ocampo (b. February 28, 1943) Painter famous for his "metamorphosis" style.
- Mauricio Ochmann (born November 16, 1977), Actor.
- Adela Patino Born February 11, 1965 AKA Adela Fernandez (La Gallera), Singer, Composer.
- Eric del Castillo (born July 22, 1930 in Celaya, Guanajuato) is a well-known Mexican actor.
- Elisa Nájera (born in Celaya, Guanjuato) Miss Mexico 2007 (4th Runner Up Miss Universe 2009)
[edit] Universities and Schools in Celaya
- Universidad de Itesba
- Universidad Latina de Mexico
- Universidad Lasallista Benavente
- Universidad de Celaya
- Instituto Tecnologico de Celaya
- Instituto Tecnologico de Roque
- Escuela Bilingue Guilford
- Colegio Mexico
- Instituto Andersen
- Colegio Marista
- Colegio Arturo Rosenblueth
- Instituto Kipling
- Westminster Royal College
- Tecnologico de Monterrey
- Sir Winston Churchill Institute
- Instituto Bilingue Oxford
- Instituto Educativo Rosa G. de Carmona
[edit] See also
- The Battle of Celaya in 1915 was a turning point in the Mexican Revolution. Celaya was also the capital of the state of Guanajuato for a short period.
[edit] Sister cities
Carrboro, North Carolina, United States- Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Guernica, Spain- Oaxaca, Mexico
- Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico
[edit] References
- Link to tables of population data from Census of 2005 INEGI: Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática
- Guanajuato Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México
[edit] External links
- PODCelaya.com Business Virtual Directory
- Municipio de Celaya Official website
- Diócesis de Celaya
Coordinates: 20°31′20″N 100°48′44″W / 20.52222°N 100.81222°W
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