San Nicolás de los Garza

San Nicolás de los Garza spans 60 square kilometers at 512 meters elevation, forming part of Mexico's second-largest metropolitan area with 412,199 residents.

Originally established as Estancia de Pedro de la Garza in 1597, the settlement received municipal status in 1830 and gained city designation in 1970.

The Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León campus houses multiple academic departments, establishing the city as a major educational center in northern Mexico.

The city maintains strong industrial and commercial sectors, with international trade volumes reaching $5.12 billion in annual exports and $8.53 billion in imports.

The municipality developed the SNG2030 City Vision project, incorporating sustainable development goals through collaboration between government, private sector, and academia.

Location: San Nicolás de los Garza

Inception: February 5, 1597

Elevation above the sea: 512 m

Website: http://www.sanicolas.gob.mx/

Website: http://sanicolas.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 25.75580,-100.28965

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53