Apatzingán de la Constitución, Municipal center in Tierra Caliente Valley, Michoacán, Mexico
Description
Apatzingán de la Constitución is a town situated in the Tierra Caliente Valley amid the mountains of the Sierra Madre del Sur range, positioned at 325 meters (1,066 feet) elevation. The settlement spreads across semi-arid terrain with mountains rising in the surrounding landscape.
History
The town gained national prominence in 1814 when it became the site where Mexico's first constitution was signed during the independence struggle against Spain. This event marked a turning point in the nation's political development.
Culture
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral anchors the town center and serves as the gathering place for religious observances and community events that mark the local calendar. Residents and visitors come together there to experience traditions that reflect the spiritual identity of the community.
Practical
The town contains around 27,858 inhabited private homes with widespread access to essential utilities including electricity and water networks. This infrastructure allows visitors to find accommodations and services easily throughout the settlement.
Did you know?
The name derives from the Purépecha language and means 'place where water continues to flow,' referring to the local water patterns in the region. This linguistic connection to indigenous roots remains visible in the town's identity today.
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