Coeneo de la Libertad facts for kids
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Coeneo de la Libertad
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State | Michoacán | |
| Municipality | Coeneo | |
| Founded | 1530 | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
Coeneo de la Libertad is a town in the Mexican state of Michoacán. It is the main town, or "municipal seat," of the Coeneo area. You can find it in the north-central part of Michoacán. The name Coeneo means "place of birds."
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History of Coeneo
In 1530, a special person named Friar Martín de la Coruña arrived in the lands that are now Coeneo. He was a religious leader who wanted to teach people about the Catholic faith. The local people quickly trusted and respected him. Many of them decided to become Catholic.
However, a Spanish explorer named Nuño de Guzmán came later. He tried to take things from the native people and treat them badly. Because of this, the people went back into the mountains. All the good work Friar Martín had done was temporarily lost.
Later, another Friar named Jacob Dacian continued the work. He started talking with the people again. In 1542, a plan was made for some families to move to the place we now call Coeneo. They moved because there wasn't enough water in their old area.
Once the new community was set up, they started building. They planned a church, a town square, and chose "La Virgen del Rosario" as their special protector.
People of Coeneo
In 2005, a count was done to see how many people lived in Coeneo. At that time, there were 3,616 people living in the town.
Learning in Coeneo
Coeneo has many different schools for kids of all ages.
- There are two schools for very young children.
- One public elementary school helps kids learn the basics.
- A private elementary school, called Institucion Educativa y Cultural Coeneo, also teaches young students.
- Older students go to a public middle school, Escuela secundaria tecnica #61.
- For high school, there is a COBAM school.
- There is also a center where adults can continue their education.
Coeneo's Economy
The area around Coeneo is mostly about farming. Farmers grow important crops like lentils and corn. These are the main foods grown here.
Besides farming, other businesses in Coeneo include making building materials. There are also banks and many small, family-run shops.
Getting Around Coeneo
It's easy to travel from Coeneo to other towns by bus. Several bus companies serve routes to places like Huaniqueo, Morelia, or Zacapu. Some of these companies are "Autobuses Bellas Fuentes," "Autobuses Ciénega de Zacapu," and "Norte de Michoacán."
There are also local buses and shared taxis. These can take you to nearby villages like Zipiajo, El Cobrero, and Tinguitiro.
See also
In Spanish: Coeneo de la Libertad para niños
