Agualeguas

Agualeguas is both a city and a municipality located in the northeastern part of the state of Nuevo León, Mexico, (26°19′N 99°32′W / 26.317°N 99.533°W / 26.317; -99.533). The name "Agualeguas" honors the first inhabitants of the region, the Gualegua tribe. It was erected as a village on January 7, 1821 by Bro. Diego Velázquez.

The municipality has an area of 917.6 km² and is located 180 meters above the sea level. According to the 2000 census, there are 4,492 inhabitants.

See also

• Municipalities of Nuevo León
• Nuevo León

References

External links

• (Spanish) Enciclopedia de los Municipios de Mexico:Agualeguas

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