Abasolo, Coahuila facts for kids
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Abasolo
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 Abasolo, Coahuila
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Coahuila |
| Municipality | Abasolo |
| Founded | November 14, 1827 |
| Elevation | 430 m (1,410 ft) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 1,130 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (US Central)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) |
| Postal code |
25701
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| Area code(s) | 866 |
Abasolo is a small city in the northern Mexican state of Coahuila. It's also the main town of the Abasolo area. In the year 2000, about 1,130 people lived there.
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History of Abasolo
How Abasolo Got Its Name
Abasolo was first known as Vicente el Alto in 1730. On November 14, 1827, it became a village. It was then renamed after Mariano Abasolo. He was an important leader during Mexico's fight for independence.
Abasolo's Coat of Arms
Symbols on the Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Abasolo is shown on a special paper-like scroll. It features an eagle with its wings spread wide. This eagle acts like a frame for three different pictures.
- The top right section shows the San Vicente Ferrer church. This church is an important building in the city.
- In the top left section, there is a lit torch. This torch stands for the free spirit of the people living in Abasolo.
- The bottom section shows a tractor working the land. Water from a small stream helps the crops grow. This part shows how the city is growing and becoming modern. In the background, you can see mountains and trees.
At the very top of the scroll, it says "Terra Mater". This means "Mother Earth" in Latin. It shows how important the land is to the people of Abasolo.
Geography and Climate
Weather in Abasolo
Abasolo is located in a region with a specific climate. The weather can change quite a bit throughout the year. Here's a look at the typical weather patterns:
| Climate data for Abasolo, Coahuila (1951–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 39.0 (102.2) |
41.0 (105.8) |
43.0 (109.4) |
47.0 (116.6) |
48.0 (118.4) |
47.0 (116.6) |
48.0 (118.4) |
47.0 (116.6) |
46.0 (114.8) |
46.0 (114.8) |
39.0 (102.2) |
36.0 (96.8) |
48.0 (118.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20.5 (68.9) |
23.4 (74.1) |
28.3 (82.9) |
30.9 (87.6) |
33.7 (92.7) |
35.7 (96.3) |
35.2 (95.4) |
35.1 (95.2) |
33.3 (91.9) |
29.2 (84.6) |
24.6 (76.3) |
20.8 (69.4) |
29.2 (84.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 12.5 (54.5) |
14.7 (58.5) |
19.0 (66.2) |
22.1 (71.8) |
25.8 (78.4) |
28.1 (82.6) |
28.0 (82.4) |
27.9 (82.2) |
25.8 (78.4) |
21.2 (70.2) |
16.4 (61.5) |
13.1 (55.6) |
21.2 (70.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 4.5 (40.1) |
6.0 (42.8) |
9.8 (49.6) |
13.2 (55.8) |
18.0 (64.4) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.8 (69.4) |
18.4 (65.1) |
13.2 (55.8) |
8.3 (46.9) |
5.3 (41.5) |
13.2 (55.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −6.0 (21.2) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
0.0 (32.0) |
2.0 (35.6) |
5.0 (41.0) |
4.0 (39.2) |
0.4 (32.7) |
4.0 (39.2) |
3.0 (37.4) |
2.0 (35.6) |
0.0 (32.0) |
−11.0 (12.2) |
−11.0 (12.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 9.2 (0.36) |
8.9 (0.35) |
8.5 (0.33) |
16.2 (0.64) |
39.1 (1.54) |
27.9 (1.10) |
25.9 (1.02) |
23.4 (0.92) |
33.8 (1.33) |
19.0 (0.75) |
10.6 (0.42) |
7.9 (0.31) |
230.4 (9.07) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 23.9 |
| Source: Servicio Meteorologico Nacional | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Abasolo (Coahuila) para niños
