Concordia, Sinaloa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Concordia
Villa de San Sebastián
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Colonial church in Concordia
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 Concordia, Sinaloa
Location in Sinaloa
Concordia, Sinaloa
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State | Sinaloa | |
| Municipality | Concordia | |
| Founded in | As Villa de San Sebastián: 1565 | |
| Founded by | Francisco de Ibarra | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 8,328 | |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain Standard Time) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (Mountain Daylight Time) | |
Concordia is a city and its surrounding area, called a municipality, in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. The town is well-known for making handmade wooden furniture. A huge chair in the town's main plaza shows this special craft. In 2010, about 8,328 people lived in Concordia.
About Concordia
Concordia is a vibrant place with a rich past. It's located about an hour's drive southeast of Mazatlán. You can find it along the highway that leads to Durango. The city's exact location is at 23°17′18″N 106°04′03″W / 23.28833°N 106.06750°W.
History of Concordia
Concordia was first started in 1565. It was named Villa de San Sebastián back then. Francisco de Ibarra was the person who founded it. In its early days, Concordia was a busy place for mining. People dug for gold, silver, and copper there.
The main church in Concordia is called San Sebastián. It was built much later, in 1785. This church has a very fancy and detailed front, known as a baroque facade.
Life in Concordia
Concordia is famous for its beautiful wooden furniture. This craft is a big part of the town's identity. The giant chair in the town square is a fun symbol of this tradition.
Like many places, Concordia sometimes faces challenges. For example, some communities near Concordia have had issues with water shortages. This means they don't have enough water for everyone. Leaders are working to connect these areas to bigger water sources, like the Picachos Dam. This project aims to bring more water to the people.
The city also faced health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico. The community worked together to manage the situation and keep everyone safe.
