Badiraguato

Badiraguato is a municipality in Sinaloa that spans a large mountainous region within the Sierra Madre Occidental range. The terrain here is steep and rugged, with numerous valleys and streams running through the hillsides.

During the Spanish colonial period, Jesuit missionaries settled in the region and founded the town of San Juan de Badiraguato in the 17th century. This establishment brought significant changes to the settlement patterns of the Tebaca people already living there.

The name Badiraguato comes from Cahita and Tarasco languages and means 'stream of many hills,' reflecting the hilly landscape. Local people often reference this name when speaking about their region's geographical character.

The municipality is divided into fifteen smaller administrative districts, with the main town serving as the administrative hub. Visiting the main town offers the best access to services and information about the area.

The municipality is home to an extraordinary statue collection, including the world's largest monument to Saint Judas Thaddaeus, installed in 2023. This religious monument draws pilgrims and visitors who regard it as a meaningful cultural landmark.

Location: Sinaloa

Capital city: Badiraguato

Elevation above the sea: 1,144 m

Website: http://badiraguato.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 25.58333,-107.41667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:15