San Ignacio, Sinaloa facts for kids
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San Ignacio
San Ignacio de Piaxtla |
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 San Ignacio, Sinaloa
Location in Sinaloa
San Ignacio, Sinaloa
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State | Sinaloa | |
| Municipality | San Ignacio | |
| Founded in | 1633 | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,543 | |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain Standard Time) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (Mountain Daylight Time) | |
San Ignacio, also known as San Ignacio de Piaxtla, is a small city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. It is the main town and administrative center of the surrounding San Ignacio Municipality.
The city is located at coordinates 23°56′12″N 106°25′39″W. In 2010, a census showed that about 4,543 people lived there. San Ignacio was founded a long time ago, in the year 1633.
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What is San Ignacio?
San Ignacio is a city in Mexico, specifically in the state of Sinaloa. It serves as the "seat" or main town for the San Ignacio Municipality. This means it's where the local government offices are located.
Where is San Ignacio Located?
The city is found in the western part of Mexico. Its exact location is given by geographic coordinates: 23 degrees, 56 minutes, 12 seconds North latitude and 106 degrees, 25 minutes, 39 seconds West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its spot on a map.
How Many People Live There?
According to the 2010 census, the city of San Ignacio had a population of 4,543 people. This number tells us how many inhabitants lived in the city at that time.
City History and Government
San Ignacio has a long history, dating back to its founding in 1633. This makes it an old settlement with many stories to tell.
Who Leads the City?
The city and its municipality are led by a person called the Municipal president. This leader is like a mayor and is in charge of the local government. The current Municipal President is Dr. Jesús Alfonso Lafarga Zazueta.
Famous People from San Ignacio
Some notable people have come from San Ignacio. For example, the actress Ofelia Cano was born in this town.
See also
In Spanish: San Ignacio (Sinaloa) para niños
