Lerdo, Durango facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lerdo, Durango
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| Ciudad Lerdo | |
Plaza de Armas of Lerdo
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| Nickname(s):
garden city
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 Lerdo, Durango
Location in Durango
Lerdo, Durango
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Durango |
| Municipality | Lerdo |
| Elevation | 1,130 m (3,710 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 79,669 |
| Website | Lerdo.gob.mx |
Ciudad Lerdo (Lerdo City) is a beautiful city in the northeastern part of the Mexican state of Durango. It's often called the "garden city" because of its many green spaces. Lerdo is also famous for its delicious ice cream made with fresh milk from local farms.
This city is the main town for the Lerdo Municipality. It is located at coordinates 25.33° N, 103.31° W, right next to southeastern Coahuila. In 2010, about 79,669 people lived in Lerdo City. The entire Lerdo Municipality had a population of 141,043 people. The municipality covers an area of about 1,868.8 square kilometers (721.6 sq mi).
Lerdo is part of a larger group of cities called a metropolitan area. This area includes Torreón Municipality and Matamoros Municipality in Coahuila, along with Gómez Palacio Municipality in Durango. Even though the climate is dry, Ciudad Lerdo is full of plants and trees.
Famous People from Lerdo
Lerdo has been home to some very talented people.
Musicians and Artists
- Nestor Mesta Chayres (1908–1971): Known as "El Gitano de México," which means "Mexico's Gypsy." He was a famous opera tenor (a type of singer) and a bolero vocalist. He was known around the world for his amazing voice.
- Pepe Jaramillo (1921–2001): He was a highly praised pianist. He became very popular in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s for his beautiful piano music.
Sister Cities of Lerdo
A "sister city" is like a special friend city in another country. These cities work together to share culture and ideas. Ciudad Lerdo has one sister city, chosen by Sister Cities International:
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Learn More
- In Spanish: Ciudad Lerdo para niños
