Sabinas Hidalgo facts for kids
Coat of arms of the Municipality of Sabinas Hidalgo |
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| Motto: Noble Pasado, Fecundo Porvenir ("Noble past, fecund future") |
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 in Nuevo León state. |
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| Foundation date | July 25, 1693 |
| Population | 32 040 (2005) |
| Population density | 19.28/km2 (2005) |
| Altitude | 313 meters |
| Coordinates | 26°30′N 100°11′W / 26.500°N 100.183°W |
| UTC | - 6 hours(Central) |
| Telephone code number | 824 |
| Sources: INEGI, Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México,) CONAPO |
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Sabinas Hidalgo is a city and municipality located in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. It is a place with a rich history and beautiful natural spots. The city's motto, Noble Pasado, Fecundo Porvenir, means "Noble past, fecund future". This shows how much the people value their history and look forward to what's next.
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Where is Sabinas Hidalgo?
Sabinas Hidalgo is in the northern part of Nuevo León. It sits at about 313 meters (1,027 feet) above sea level. This means it's higher than many places, but not as high as mountains.
Its Neighbors
The city shares its borders with several other places. To the north, it meets Lampazos. To the south, you'll find Salinas Victoria and Higueras. Vallecillo and Agualeguas are to the east. Finally, to the west, it borders Lampazos, Villaldama, and Salinas Victoria again.
The Story of Sabinas Hidalgo
Sabinas Hidalgo has a long and interesting past. It was officially started a long time ago.
How it Began
The town was first called Real de Santiago de las Sabinas. It was officially founded on July 25, 1693. General Ignacio de Maya was the person who started it. People had actually been living there since 1692, even before it was officially named.
A New Name and City Status
Later, the town's name was changed to Villa de Sabinas Hidalgo. This was done to honor Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. He was a very important priest and a leader in the Mexican War of Independence. He helped Mexico gain its freedom. In 1971, Sabinas Hidalgo became an official city, which was a big step!
Fun Places to Visit
Sabinas Hidalgo has some great parks where you can relax and enjoy nature.
- Park "La Turbina"
- Park "Ojo de Agua"
- Park "Charco de lobo"
These parks are perfect for spending time outdoors with family and friends.
See also
In Spanish: Sabinas Hidalgo para niños
