Villa Juárez, San Luis Potosí
municipal seat of Juárez, State of San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Villa Juárez is a municipality and town located in the central part of the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. It was founded in 1643 as Santa Gertrudis de Carbonera. In 1928 the name was changed to Villa Juárez to honor Benito Juárez, one of México's most admired presidents.
Geography
Location
Its geographic location is 22°19′18″N 100°15′55″W and its altitude is 1100 meters above sea level. The municipality extends throughout 18 small villages including El Granjenal, Palo Seco, and Puerta del Río. Villa Juarez is surrounded by Cerritos to the north, Rio Verde to the east and south, and with San Nicolás Tolentino to the west.
History
Ex Hacienda Ojo de Leon was the founding site of Carbonera / Villa Juarez in 1592, property previously owned by Heriberto Ruiz Meza, and currently owned by Roberto Ruiz Gloria.
Villa Juárez was founded in 1643 as Santa Gertrudis de Carbonera and in 1928, the name was changed to Villa Juárez due to the expansion of population.
Economy
Agriculture made up most of Villa Juárez's economy. Hot peppers (mainly serrano) and corn were the major elements of this economy.
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