San José Iturbide facts for kids
San José Iturbide is a city in Mexico. It is located in the state of Guanajuato, in the northeastern part of the state. The city is nestled within the Sierra Gorda mountains. Its name honors two important figures: Saint Joseph and Agustín de Iturbide, who was the first Emperor of Mexico.
San José Iturbide is also a municipality, which is like a local government area. This area covers about 534 square kilometers. It shares its borders with other places. To the north, it borders San Luis de la Paz and Doctor Mora. To the east, it borders Tierra Blanca. The state of Querétaro is to its south. To the west, it borders San Miguel de Allende. In 2005, about 54,661 people lived in the municipality.
The leader of the San José Iturbide municipality is called the municipal president. As of the information given, the municipal president is Arq. Jose Geronimo Robles Gutierrez.
Geography and Climate
San José Iturbide is part of the Sierra Gorda mountain range. This area is known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The climate here changes throughout the year.
Weather Patterns
The weather in San José Iturbide has warm summers and mild winters. The hottest months are usually April and May. Temperatures can reach around 29 to 30 degrees Celsius (about 84 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit). The coolest months are December and January, with temperatures around 5 to 6 degrees Celsius (about 41 to 43 degrees Fahrenheit).
Most of the rain falls during the summer months. July and August are the wettest, with over 100 millimeters of rain. The driest months are from November to February.
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29
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See also
In Spanish: San José Iturbide para niños
