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Aguascalientes is the name of both a state of Mexico and that state's capital city. This article is about the city. For the state, see: state of Aguascalientes.
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Main Central Square often called "The Exedra"

The city of Aguascalientes is the capital of the state of Aguascalientes in western central Mexico. It stands on the banks of the Río Aguascalientes, 1888 metres above sea level, at 21°51′N 102°18′W / 21.850°N 102.300°W / 21.850; -102.300.

The city was founded on 22 October 1575. It became the capital of the newly formed state of the same name when its territory was split off from neighbouring Zacatecas State in 1835.

The mame Aguascalientes comes from the Spanish words "Aguas Calientes" meaning "hot waters". When the city was first founded in 1575 it was given this name for its abundance of hot springs. These thermal features are still in demand in numerous spas and even exploited for domestic use.

People from Aguascalientes (both the city and the state) are known by the whimsical Spanish demonym hidrocálidos or "hidrothermal" people.

Industry, economy and demographics

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"Plaza Bosques Tower"

According the latest Census of Mexico's Statitics Bureau (INEGI) Aguascalientes City came designated as number 13th in place among the largest metropolitan areas by population in the country, with over to 0.7 million people living in the metro area by the year 2000.


The largest Nissan plant outside Japan is located in the city, and among other models of cars, it manufactures the worldwide production of the Sentra.

Texas Instruments has two plants in Aguascalientes. Both are the only plants from this company in Mexico. One is dedicated to Integrated Circuitry (IC) manufacturing; On the other hand, the other one makes Sensors and Control Devices.

Flextronics is another electronic's manufacturer that has a plant located in Aguascalientes City.

There are also several companies that work on the robotics industry, being the most popular Fanuc Robotics.

Cultural life

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Aguascalientes Opera House

Aguascalientes organizes the largest festival held in Mexico, the San Marcos Fair, which takes place from middle April to the beginning of May. It receives almost 7 million visitors every year.

Aguascalientes is home to several outstanding museums and one of the country's leading provincial theatres. Amongst them are the following:

Famous hidrocálidos

Sports

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Victoria Stadium

The city is home to the football team, Necaxa, the basketball team Panteras and the Baseball team Rieleros

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