Abasolo, Nuevo León facts for kids
Abasolo is a cool place in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. It's both a municipality (like a county or a local government area) and a town. This area was named after José Mariano Abasolo, a brave person who helped Mexico become independent during the Mexican War of Independence.
Where is Abasolo?
Abasolo is located in the central-western part of Nuevo Leon, in a place called the Salinas Valley. You can find it on a map using its coordinates: 29.98 degrees North and 100.23 degrees West. It sits about 907 metres (2,976 ft) above sea level, which is quite high! The whole area of Abasolo covers about 76.90 square kilometers.
Abasolo shares its borders with a few other places in Nuevo León. To the north, it's next to Salinas Victoria. To the south and west, it borders Hidalgo and Salinas Victoria again. To the east, you'll find El Carmen.
What's the Weather Like?
The weather in Abasolo is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is around 18 degrees Celsius (about 64 degrees Fahrenheit). The warmest months are usually May and June.
Abasolo gets between 400 and 500 millimeters of rain each year. The rainiest time is during August, September, and October.
Towns and Villages in Abasolo
The municipality of Abasolo has 13 different towns and villages. Here are some of the biggest ones:
- The main town, also called Abasolo, had about 1,780 people living there in 1995.
- Kilómetro 21 had 69 people.
- Viveros Dávila (also known as La Laborcita) had 25 people.
- Dolores
- Los Ligueros
- Agapita
- Arroyo Báez
- Huerta Magdalena
