Ojitos de Santa Lucía facts for kids
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Ojitos de Santa Lucía, Zacatecas
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Ojitos de Santa Lucía
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 Ojitos de Santa Lucía
Location in Zacatecas
Ojitos de Santa Lucía
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Zacatecas |
| Municipality | Juan Aldama |
| Elevation | 2,023 m (6,637 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,800 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| Website | Ojitos de Santa Lucía |
Ojitos de Santa Lucía is a small town in the northwestern part of Zacatecas, a state in Mexico. In 2000, about 1,800 people lived there.
What's in a Name?
The name "Ojitos de Santa Lucía" comes from Spanish. It means "Little Eyes of Saint Lucy" or "Beautiful Eyes of Saint Lucy". The town's name is now linked to its patron saint, Santa Lucía. But it was first named after two lakes in the town center. These lakes were fed by natural springs. Over time, the springs stopped flowing. The word "Ojo de Agua" means a lake or a body of water. Later, people who were mostly Catholic renamed the town. They added "de Santa Lucía" to honor their patron saint.
A Look at History
Ojitos de Santa Lucía was built by the native Zacatec people. They built it to stop the town of Juan Aldama from growing too much. Juan Aldama was mainly founded by Tlaxcalan people who moved from the south.
Where is Ojitos?
This town is located in the Municipality of Juan Aldama in the state of Zacatecas. It is the largest town in this area, after Juan Aldama itself. Ojitos de Santa Lucía is surrounded by several other towns. These include Jalpa, Juan Aldama, and Las Norias in Zacatecas. It also borders Reyes in the state of Durango. The town is nestled among three hills: El Cerro Caido, El Cerro Gordo, and El Cerro de la Peña. It sits about 1,990 meters (6,529 feet) above sea level.
How People Make a Living
The main activities in Ojitos de Santa Lucía are farming and raising animals. After that, trading and selling goods are also important for the town's economy.
See also
In Spanish: Ojitos de Santa Lucía para niños
