Jesús María, Jalisco
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Jesus Maria, Jalisco is a town in the region of Los Altos of Jalisco, Mexico, approximately 2 hours east of Guadalajara.
The population of Jesus Maria is about 17,884 as of 2005. The city was founded in 1522 by Spaniard Cristóbal de Olid who worked under Hernán Cortés. The town use to be part of the Spanish Empire before the Revolution, part of Nueva Galicia. The town's previous name in those times was Barranca de Viudas. The region before that was populated by different tribes, The Toltecs (623 to 626) Chichimecas (800-1150) finally the Aztecs in 1164 till the Spanish Conquest.
Economy: Most of its economy depends on Agriculture. 90% of it is Corn, the rest are Beans, Wheat, Pumpkin, and Agave for Tequila production. Stockbreeding is used for exports to Guadalajara and 51% is used for internal consumption and sale. Industry- There is some Factories for Candy, Tequila, Shoe Making and Clothes. Tourism- Templo Parroquial is a popular landmark constructed between 1835 and 1840. It is 30 meters high and has a unusual squared look to it. During the Months of December and January for the "Las Fiestas Patronales" thousands of people from all over Mexico and the United States return to celebrate in honor of "La Sagrada Familia"
Demographics: The indigenous population in Jesus Maria as of 2005 is .03% the rest is Criollos (Mexican born Spaniards) or Mestizos (mixed Amerindian and European Spanish).
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