Atotonilco El Alto
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Atotonilco El Alto is a town and municipality
, in Jalisco
in central-western Mexico
. The municipality covers an area of 638.15 km².
Atotonilco means Atotonilco (Náhuatl: "place of the hot waters") El Alto means The High for honor Cristero War
. Many people who fight with government for anti-christ, thousands killed in war over hill by Atotonilco El Alto.
As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 51,798.
. Subsequently, May 15, 1868 to be governor of Jalisco Antonio Gómez Cuervo, which ruled that the population of the High Atotonilco becomes city category conserved to date. Subsequently, the 15th of May 1868 to be governor of Jalisco Antonio Gómez Cuervo, which ruled that the population of the city becomes High Atotonilco category conserved to date.
, La Santa Rosa, La Cofradia, San Francisco de Asís
, Santa Elena, La Guadalupana, San Joaquin, El , Ojo de Agua de Morán
, El Agua Caliente, El Nacimiento, San Jose del Valle, San Joaquin, San Antonio de Fernandez, Nuevo Valle, Margaritas, La Purisma, Los Adobes and mores.
Municipalities of Jalisco
The Mexican state of Jalisco is divided into125 municipalities...
, in Jalisco
Jalisco
Jalisco officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is located in Western Mexico and divided in 125 municipalities and its capital city is Guadalajara.It is one of the more important states...
in central-western Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. The municipality covers an area of 638.15 km².
Atotonilco means Atotonilco (Náhuatl: "place of the hot waters") El Alto means The High for honor Cristero War
Cristero War
The Cristero War of 1926 to 1929 was an uprising and counter-revolution against the Mexican government in power at that time. The rebellion was set off by the strict enforcement of the anti-clerical provisions of the Mexican Constitution of 1917 and the expansion of further anti-clerical laws...
. Many people who fight with government for anti-christ, thousands killed in war over hill by Atotonilco El Alto.
As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 51,798.
History
The first foundation of the town occurred in 1528, by the monarch Purepecha Tzintzincha Caltzonzin. The conquest of this region was conducted in June 1530 by Nuño de Guzmán. The conquest of this region was conducted in June 1530 by Nuño de Guzmán. His first gift was encomendero Martin del Campo and its Evangelization in charge of Franciscan Friars. Atotonilco in 1551 was given in the commends conquistador Andrés de Villanueva. Atotonilco in 1551 was given in encomienda to conquistador Andrés de Villanueva. In November 1824, the State Congress, provided that the people of Atotonilco hereafter have title of town and also became the head of department and including Arandas Ayo el Chico. In November 1824, Congress of State, ruled that the village of Atotonilco hereafter have title of town and also became the head of department and including Arandas and AyotlánAyotlán
Ayotlán is a town and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 518.57 km².As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 35,150.- Place Names :...
. Subsequently, May 15, 1868 to be governor of Jalisco Antonio Gómez Cuervo, which ruled that the population of the High Atotonilco becomes city category conserved to date. Subsequently, the 15th of May 1868 to be governor of Jalisco Antonio Gómez Cuervo, which ruled that the population of the city becomes High Atotonilco category conserved to date.
Atotonilco El Alto municipality
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Atotonilco El Alto is a town and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 638.15 km².Atotonilco means Atotonilco El Alto means The High for honor Cristero War...
, La Santa Rosa, La Cofradia, San Francisco de Asís
San Francisco de Asís
San Francisco de Asis is a town within the municipality of the Atotonilco El Alto located in the southeastern part of the state of Jalisco in Mexico. It is named after the Italian Saint Francis of Assisi. At the time of the census of 2005 the town had a population of 5,167 inhabitants...
, Santa Elena, La Guadalupana, San Joaquin, El , Ojo de Agua de Morán
Ojo de Agua de Morán, Jalisco
Ojo de Agua de Morán is a town within the municipality of the Atotonilco El Alto located in the southeastern part of the state of Jalisco in Mexico. It has 939 inhabitants. Ojo de Agua de Morán is 1980 meters above sea level...
, El Agua Caliente, El Nacimiento, San Jose del Valle, San Joaquin, San Antonio de Fernandez, Nuevo Valle, Margaritas, La Purisma, Los Adobes and mores.
Facts about Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco
- Most played sport: Futbol and BullfightingBullfightingBullfighting is a traditional spectacle of Spain, Portugal, southern France and some Latin American countries , in which one or more bulls are baited in a bullring for sport and entertainment...
- One of the best selling products are: Tequila.
- The holy patroness of Atotonilco El Alto is Our Lady of Los AltosOur Lady of San Juan de los LagosOur Lady of San Juan de los Lagos is a statue and a popular focus for pilgrims. It is located in the state of Jalisco, in central Mexico, northeast of the city of Guadalajara. The statue is venerated both in Mexico and the United States...
. - This was one of the places in highlands of JaliscoJaliscoJalisco officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is located in Western Mexico and divided in 125 municipalities and its capital city is Guadalajara.It is one of the more important states...
where the Cristero WarCristero WarThe Cristero War of 1926 to 1929 was an uprising and counter-revolution against the Mexican government in power at that time. The rebellion was set off by the strict enforcement of the anti-clerical provisions of the Mexican Constitution of 1917 and the expansion of further anti-clerical laws...
took place during the 1920s. - Most Imported products from Atotonilco El Alto are Tequila Don JulioTequila Don JulioTequila Don Julio is a brand name Mexican tequila distilled, manufactured, bottled, sold, and distributed by Tequila Don Julio, S.A. de C.V. from its corporate facility in the Colonia El Chichimeco district, in the city of Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico...
, Rompope Atotonilli and Tequila 7 Leguas Blanco. - Atotonilco El Alto has most beautiful Spanish Colonial houses and haciendaHaciendaHacienda is a Spanish word for an estate. Some haciendas were plantations, mines, or even business factories. Many haciendas combined these productive activities...
.
Notable people
- Maria Luisa de la PenaMaría Luisa JosefaVenerable Mother María Luisa Josefa of the Most Blessed Sacrament, also called Mother Luisita was a Mexican Roman Catholic nun who founded the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles....
, MexicanMexican peopleMexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
Roman Catholic nunNunA nun is a woman who has taken vows committing her to live a spiritual life. She may be an ascetic who voluntarily chooses to leave mainstream society and live her life in prayer and contemplation in a monastery or convent...
and Founder of Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los AngelesCarmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los AngelesThe Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles is a religious community of the Carmelite Order founded by Venerable Mother Maria Luisa Josefa of the Most Blessed Sacrament.-Patrons of the Order:* Saint Teresa of Avila* Saint John of the Cross...
. - José Trinidad Sepúlveda Ruiz-VelascoJosé Trinidad Sepúlveda Ruiz-VelascoJosé Trinidad Sepúlveda Ruiz-Velasco is a Mexican Prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.Ruiz-Velasco was born in Atotonilco El Alto, Mexico and was ordained a priest on March 27, 1948. Velasco was appointed archbishop of Archdiocese of Tuxtla Gutiérrez on May 20, 1965 and ordained bishop on July...
, Bishop of San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco.