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{{Short description|City in the Mexican state of Zacatecas}}
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'''Valparaíso''' ({{IPA|es|balpaɾaˈiso}}) is a city in the north central [[Mexico|Mexican]] [[Administrative divisions of Mexico|state]] of [[Zacatecas]].
[[Image:Municipio de Valparaiso.png|right|thumb|Valparaíso municipality, Zacatecas]]
'''Valparaíso''' ({{IPA-es|balpaɾaˈiso}}) is a town in the north central [[Mexico|Mexican]] [[Political divisions of Mexico|state]] of [[Zacatecas]]. It is located at {{coord|22|46|0|N|103|34|0|W|}} on the interior plateau, 70 mi/113 km E of [[Zacatecas, Zacatecas|Zacatecas]], at an elevation of 6200 ft/1890m. Valparaiso was first a village and then hacienda along with the San Mateo and a few others formed the extensive county of Valparaiso, property of the counts of the same title one of them Don Fernando de la Capma y Cos, was a very rich man also involved in philanthropy building infrastructure for the Catholic Church. Later in 1824, Valparaiso becomes a municipality. In March 13, 1845 Valparaiso was declared a villa and in 1918 it became an independent municipality in accord with the Mexican constitution.


==Geography==
J. JESUS ​​GONZALEZ ORTEGA , <<the notary of the Reform>> . (1822 - 1881). Military and political native of the Hacienda San Mateo, Valparaiso, was deputy in the local congress; In 1858 when the war of Reform began he became Governor of the state of Zacatecas. As a member of a group of liberals was vice president of Mexico. In December 22 of 1860 he defeated Miramon in the famous battle of Calpulalpan, closing the chapter of the war of three years. In 1861 he was appointed President of the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico. During the French intervention was in charge of the heroic resistance against the French in the city of Puebla. He later died in Saltillo Coahuila.
It is located at {{coord|22|46|0|N|103|34|0|W|}} on the interior plateau, 70 mi/113 km E of the [[Zacatecas (city)|city of Zacatecas]], at an elevation of 6200 ft/1890m.


==History==
Valparaíso was first a village and then hacienda along with the San Mateo and a few others formed the extensive county of Valparaíso, property of the counts of the same title one of them Don Fernando de la Campa y Cos, was a very rich man also involved in philanthropy building infrastructure for the Catholic Church. Later in 1824, Valparaiso becomes a municipality. On March 13, 1845, Valparaíso was declared a villa and in 1918 it became an independent municipality in accord with the Mexican constitution.{{cn|date=April 2023}}


==Economy==
There exists ethnic groups that decent from the Hachichiles (Huicholes) on the border with the states of Durango Nayarit and Jalisco.
Valparaíso is an agricultural center for [[Maiz|corn]], [[wheat]], [[chickpea]]s, [[alfalfa]], [[Chile pepper|chiles]] and [[Livestock|beef, pork, sheep, and goat]].{{cn|date=April 2023}}


==Notable people==
Total Length of Road is estimated at 714.7 KM including federal paved roads and rural gravel roads.
*[[Jesús González Ortega]] (1822-1881), military and politician
*[[Manuel Felguérez]] (b. 1928) sculptor and painter


==Twin towns==
There are 4 DAMS: LOBATO, SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA, SAN MATEO AND SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO.
*{{flag icon|USA}} '''[[Hanover Park, Illinois|Hanover Park]]''' ([[Illinois]], [[United States|USA]]), 2013


==References==
There is an electrical substation and distribution transformers with 5.81 MW POWER
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==External links==
There is a Satellite Receiving station.
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There is 2 sports developments: unidad deportiva valparaiso and the baseball stadium Antonio Chavez.


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INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES IS COMPOSED OF: 3 hotels, multiple restaurants, 1 MARKET (Miscellaneous Services), 3 TRAVEL AGENCIES, BRANCHES OF BANKS 2 (Bancomer and Banamex), vulcanized, GAS STATION, TAXI SERVICE, AND CYBER CAFES 5.
[[Category:Populated places in Zacatecas]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1568]]


HEALTH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH MEDICAL CONSULTATION 15 EXTERNAL UNITS (1 IMSS, ISSSTE 1, 4, IMSS-Solidaridad and 9, SSZ).

THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 235 SCHOOLS ACCORDING TO TYPE: 71 PRESCHOOL, 113 PRIMARY, SECONDARY 48 S & 3 High School. CROP STRESS IN AGRICULTURE: FORAGE OATS, MAIZE AND BEANS BEANS AS WELL AS OTHER CROPS UNDER WHEAT AND SORGHUM; ARE AMONG THE PERENNIAL CROPS peaches and apples.

IN 1997, THE 2ND VALPARAISO PLACE OCCUPIED STATE CATTLE PRODUCER (RACES: Zebu and Criollo).

In 1998 he produced a total of 440.070 KGS. SPECIES OF TILAPIA (110.070 KGS) and carp (330,000 kg).

INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY IS COMPOSED OF MICRO ENTERPRISES, predominantly sawmills, carpentry and artisanal (BALCONERÍA, stone-quarrying, HATS and sandals). It is a town noted for its archaeological zones (THERE IS A TOTAL OF 55 SITES WITH STRUCTURES, CERAMIC Lithic, ceremonial altars and cave paintings), architectural monuments (such as a Jesuit convent, city hall, Temple of the Immaculate Conception, Exhacienda SHIPYARDS, AMONG OTHERS) AND AS NATURAL SITES AND THE SIERRA DE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO VALPARAISO, IN WHICH YOU CAN PRACTICE THE HUNT; 2 RESORTS IS ONE AND ANOTHER PARTICULAR EJIDAL It has the Latin name of Vallus Paradisus. There were approximately 11,000 inhabitants in the town proper as of 2006. The municipality as a whole has approximately 29,000 inhabitants.

Valparaíso is an agricultural center for [[Maiz|corn]], [[wheat]], [[chickpea]]s, [[alfalfa]], [[Chile pepper|chiles]] and [[Livestock|beef, pork, sheep, and goat]].


[[Category:Populated places in Zacatecas]]


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Latest revision as of 04:41, 15 August 2024

Valparaíso, Zacatecas
City
Ciudad de Valparaíso[1]
The town square located in front of the mayor's office.
The town square located in front of the mayor's office.
Coat of arms of Valparaíso, Zacatecas
Coat of arms
Nickname: 
Spanish: El valle (English: The valley)
Valparaíso, Zacatecas is located in Zacatecas
Valparaíso, Zacatecas
Valparaíso, Zacatecas
Valparaíso, Zacatecas is located in Mexico
Valparaíso, Zacatecas
Valparaíso, Zacatecas
Coordinates: 22°46′N 103°34′W / 22.767°N 103.567°W / 22.767; -103.567
Land Mexiko
StateZacatecas
FoundationDecember 8, 1568
Regierung
 • MayorJorge Torres Mercado
Elevation
1,890 m (6,200 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total12 919 [2]
 • Demonym
Valparaisense
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
WebsiteOfficial website

Valparaíso (Spanish pronunciation: [balpaɾaˈiso]) is a city in the north central Mexican state of Zacatecas.

Geography

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It is located at 22°46′0″N 103°34′0″W / 22.76667°N 103.56667°W / 22.76667; -103.56667 on the interior plateau, 70 mi/113 km E of the city of Zacatecas, at an elevation of 6200 ft/1890m.

History

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Valparaíso was first a village and then hacienda along with the San Mateo and a few others formed the extensive county of Valparaíso, property of the counts of the same title one of them Don Fernando de la Campa y Cos, was a very rich man also involved in philanthropy building infrastructure for the Catholic Church. Later in 1824, Valparaiso becomes a municipality. On March 13, 1845, Valparaíso was declared a villa and in 1918 it became an independent municipality in accord with the Mexican constitution.[citation needed]

Economy

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Valparaíso is an agricultural center for corn, wheat, chickpeas, alfalfa, chiles and beef, pork, sheep, and goat.[citation needed]

Notable people

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Twin towns

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References

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  1. ^ i.e.: "City of Valparaíso"
  2. ^ "Principales resultados por localidad 2010 (ITER)" (in Spanish). Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía. 2010. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
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