Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California facts for kids

Guadalupe Victoria, also known as 43, is a small city in the state of Baja California in northern Mexico. In 2018, about 20,000 people lived there. It is part of the Mexicali area and acts as a local center for the towns around it.

It is an important place for farming. The city helps support many cotton and wheat farms in the area.

What's in a Name?

The city is named after Guadalupe Victoria, who was the first president of Mexico. People also call the city "Estación Victoria" or "el cuarenta y tres" (the 43).

Why "the 43"?

The name "the 43" comes from the city's location. It is exactly 43 kilometers along an old railway line. This railway, once called the Ferrocarril Sonora-Baja California, now belongs to Ferromex. It connects Mexicali with other places like Benjamin Hill, Sonora and Guadalajara.

Education in Guadalupe Victoria

Guadalupe Victoria is home to a branch of the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California. This means students can attend university classes right in their city.

Nearby Events

The city is located near the area where a large earthquake happened in 2010.