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Villa Hidalgo

Hidalgo
Coat of arms of Villa Hidalgo
Coat of arms
Municipality of Villa Hidalgo
Municipality of Villa Hidalgo
Country Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico
State Tamaulipas
Founded May 19 1752
Area
 • Total 2,142.43 km2 (827.20 sq mi)
Elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 24,281
Time zone UTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)
Postal Code
87800
Website http://www.vhidalgo.gob.mx

Hidalgo Municipality (also, Villa Hidalgo) is a municipality located in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. El Chorrito is a centre of pilgrimage in the municipality.


Geography

Climate

The prevailing climate in Hidalgo is sub-humid and warm. Average rainfall is 700 millimeters, the minimum temperature is 2 °C and maximum of 41 °C.

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