Ciudad Guzmán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ciudad Guzmán
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View of Guzman from a nearby mountain
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 Ciudad Guzmán
Location in Jalisco
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| Country | Mexico |
| State | Jalisco |
| Municipality | Zapotlán el Grande |
| Area | |
| • City | 18.31 km2 (7.07 sq mi) |
| Population
(2020 census)
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| • City | 111,975 |
| • Density | 6,115.5/km2 (15,839/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
| Website | http://www.ciudadguzman.gob.mx |
Ciudad Guzmán, also called Guzmán, is a city in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is about 124 kilometers (77 miles) south of Guadalajara. The city sits high up, at 1,507 meters (4,944 feet) above sea level.
In 2010, about 97,750 people lived in Ciudad Guzmán. This made it the eighth-largest city in Jalisco. Ciudad Guzmán is also the main city for the Zapotlán el Grande municipality. This area covers about 295 square kilometers (114 square miles). In 2020, the municipality had a population of 115,141 people.
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History of Ciudad Guzmán
Before the Spanish arrived, this area was part of a kingdom called Zapotlán. It was sometimes ruled by the nearby kingdoms of Colima and Michoacán.
Spanish Arrival and Name Change
Spanish explorers, known as Conquistadors, took control of Zapotlán el Grande in 1526. People say that many old treasures and weapons are still hidden in the city's historic buildings and farms.
In the mid-1800s, the city's name changed from Zapotlán el Grande to Ciudad Guzmán. This new name honored Gordiano de Guzmán, a Mexican leader who fought for a federal government.
"Athens of Jalisco"
Ciudad Guzmán is often called the "Athens of Jalisco." This is because many famous thinkers and artists were born there. Some of these notable people include:
- José Clemente Orozco, a famous mural painter.
- Consuelo Velázquez, a talented composer.
- José María Arreola, a scientist.
- Juan José Arreola, a journalist and historian.
The Cathedral and Earthquakes
The oldest part of the city has a large stone Cathedral called Catedral de San José. Local stories say the cathedral has a mysterious past. Ciudad Guzmán is in an area where earthquakes happen often. Because of this, the cathedral's towers have fallen down many times during earthquakes.
The last time the towers collapsed was on September 19, 1985. This happened during a very strong earthquake that affected Mexico City. In Guzmán City, this earthquake caused damage and injuries. The cathedral towers were never rebuilt to their original tall height after this event.
Geography and Climate
Ciudad Guzmán is located about 124 kilometers (77 miles) south of Guadalajara. It is 1,507 meters (4,944 feet) above sea level.
Climate in Ciudad Guzmán
Ciudad Guzmán has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has clear dry and wet seasons.
- The warmest month is June, with an average temperature of about 23.0°C (73.4°F).
- The coldest month is January, with an average of about 15.7°C (60.3°F).
Most of the rain falls from June to September. During these months, thunderstorms and cloudy days are common, and the air feels more humid. The dry season has little rain and cooler temperatures. Sometimes, it can be foggy, especially from October to January. Frosts can happen on very cold nights, but long periods of freezing weather are rare.
The highest temperature ever recorded was 39.0°C (102.2°F) in April and May of 1998. The lowest temperature ever recorded was -3.5°C (25.7°F) in January 1997.
Notable People
- Juan José Arreola, writer, academic, and actor.
- José Clemente Orozco, caricaturist and painter.
- Consuelo Velázquez, concert pianist and composer.
- Esmeralda Pimentel, actress and model.
- José Rolón, composer.
- Luis Chávez, footballer.
- Pedro Weber, actor and comedian.
Sister Cities
Guzmán has sister city relationships with these places:
- Longmont, Colorado, United States.
- Lake Havasu City, Arizona, United States.
See also
In Spanish: Ciudad Guzmán para niños
