Valle de Ignacio Allende

Valle de Allende stands at 1,590 meters above sea level in the state of Chihuahua, serving as the primary city of Allende Municipality.

Founded as Valle de San Bartolome by Franciscan friars in 1569, the settlement received its current name in 1825 to honor Independence leader Ignacio Allende.

The city represents a key location along El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, a historic trade route recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance.

The municipality center maintains connections with Hidalgo del Parral, located 35 kilometers away, providing essential services to its 4,185 residents.

In 1969, a meteorite fell near Valle de Allende, becoming one of the most extensively researched space rocks in scientific history.

Location: Allende Municipality

Inception: August 24, 1569

Part of: El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

GPS coordinates: 26.93972,-105.39528

Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:02