Dolores Hidalgo facts for kids
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Dolores Hidalgo
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 Dolores Hidalgo
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State | Guanajuato | |
| Established | September 16, 1810 | |
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| • Type | Municipality | |
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| • City | 13.26 km2 (5.12 sq mi) | |
| • Municipality | 1,656 km2 (639 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2020 census)
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| • City | 67,101 | |
| • Density | 5,060.4/km2 (13,106/sq mi) | |
| • Municipality | 163,038 | |
| • Municipality density | 98.453/km2 (254.99/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Zona Centro | |
| Postal Code |
37800–37849
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| Area code(s) | 02-8082722 | |
Dolores Hidalgo is a city and a surrounding area called a municipality in the north-central part of the Mexican state of Guanajuato. Its full name is Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nacional, which means "Dolores Hidalgo Birthplace of National Independence."
The city is located at about 1,980 meters (6,496 feet) above sea level. In 2020, the city had about 67,101 people living there. The whole municipality, which includes the city and many smaller towns, had about 163,038 people. The municipality covers an area of 1,656 square kilometers (639 square miles). Dolores Hidalgo was named a Pueblo Mágico (Magic Town) in 2002 because of its special history and culture.
History of Dolores Hidalgo
The city was once a small town simply called Dolores. It became very famous on September 16, 1810. Early that morning, a priest named Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla gave a powerful speech in front of the Nuestra Señora de los Dolores church. This speech, known as the Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores), started Mexico's fight for independence from Spain. After Mexico won its independence, the town was renamed Dolores Hidalgo to honor Father Hidalgo.
Today, Dolores Hidalgo is well-known for its ceramics industry. Father Hidalgo himself started this industry a long time ago. Making ceramics provides jobs for more than half of the city's people. The colorful and affordable pottery made here is sold all over Latin America and the United States. The main square of the town, right in front of Father Hidalgo's historic church, is a popular place for tourists to visit.
Many fans of traditional Mexican music, called ranchera, visit Dolores Hidalgo to see the tomb of José Alfredo Jiménez. He was one of Mexico's most loved singers and songwriters. He wrote many popular songs and is buried in the town cemetery.
Some famous people were born in Dolores Hidalgo. These include the footballer Adolfo "El Bofo" Bautista and USA Olympian Leonel Manzano.
Notable People from Dolores Hidalgo
- Adolfo "El Bofo" Bautista: A famous footballer.
- José Alfredo Jiménez: A beloved Mexican singer and songwriter.
- Leonel Manzano: An Olympian who competed for the USA.
- Esperanza Zambrano: A poet who lived from 1901 to 1992.
See also
In Spanish: Dolores Hidalgo para niños
