San Jose de Gracia, Jalisco facts for kids
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San Jose de Gracia
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| Nickname(s):
San Jose
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State |  Jalisco |
| Municipality | Tepatitlán, Jalisco |
| Established | 1793 |
| Elevation | 1,900 m (6,233 ft) |
| Population
(2005)
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| • Total | 4,910 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
| Postal Code |
47728
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| Website | https://www.sanjosedegracia2018.com/ |
The town of San José de Gracia is located in the Municipality of Tepatitlán de Morelos in the Altos Sur region (in the State of Jalisco), 95 km northeast from the city of Guadalajara. It was founded in 1793.
It has 5,441 inhabitants and is located at an altitude of 1907 meters above sea level. The climate is temperate, with gentle winds blowing predominantly from the east. Its neighboring towns are Capilla de Guadalupe, San Ignacio Cerro Gordo, Arandas, San Francisco de Asís, Atotonilco and Tototlán.
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History
It is considered that the town of San José de Gracia started at the beginning of the XIX century, when the Hernández Padilla brothers, named Francisco, Salvador, Antonio Rafael and José Antonio, divided the land and settled there with their families and laborers. In this sense, it is not possible to speak of a foundation as such, because there is no document on the matter.
In 1822, the first chapel was built. On March 19, 1889 the construction of the current parish of San José began, giving origin to a well-defined urban layout. The parish was finished on May 15, 1910, with Fermín Padilla as its first priest.
After the promulgation of the Constitution in 1917, which established the township as we know it today, the town of San José de Gracia remained within the territorial jurisdiction of the municipality of Tepatitlán until 1939.
Climate and ecosystem
The climate is dry with an average annual temperature of 25 °C, with maximum temperatures in May of 33 to 35 °C and minimum temperatures in January of 3 to 5 °C, although at some points temperatures reach 0 °C during the winter. Rainfall ranges from 900 to 1000 mm, with the rainy season from June to September.
Geology
The region is characterized by the predominance of igneous rocks of volcanic origin, specifically basalt, as well as rocks called rhyolites, "red quarry", which were as raw materials in the construction of the parish church; as well as tepetate, of the same origin, also used in the construction. The soils are of fine texture, highly susceptible to the erosion, rich in clay and very acid. Such "red soils" are a characteristic of the entire region; they are suitable for the cultivation and planting of blue agave and corn, providing very good yields.
Flora
Thorny scrub grows to the northeast of the town, and grasslands are located to the east, center-south and west. Mesophilic mountain forest grows in the runoff areas of Cerro Chico and Cerro Gordo, as well as oak forests in the upper parts of the hills, from 2,000 meters above sea level.
Fauna
Such species as rabbits, hares, coyotes, foxes, skunks, armadillos, deer, reptiles and birds are present in the area.
Natural Resources
The area is abundant in forests with a predominance of species such as white oak, pine, oak, mesquite, ash and palo dulce.
Land Use
Most of the land is used for agriculture and livestock and is privately owned.
Hydrology
The area belongs to the Lerma-Chapala-Santiago hydrological region, the Santiago-Guadalajara basin and the Zula River sub-basin. Within this area there is a main watershed, the Las Hormigas stream, which is a tributary of the Zula River. The area is characterized by its groundwater potential.
Events
- Celebrations in Honor of Saint Joseph - May
- Festivities in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe - December
- Festival commemorating the centenary of the Parish of "San José" - May 15, 2010
