San Luis de la Paz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Luis de la Paz
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 San Luis de la Paz
Location in Guanajuato
San Luis de la Paz
Location in Mexico
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| • City | 9.88 km2 (3.81 sq mi) |
| • Municipality | 2,031 km2 (784 sq mi) |
| Population
(2020 census)
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| • City | 51,894 |
| • Density | 5,252.4/km2 (13,604/sq mi) |
| • Municipality | 128,536 |
| • Municipality density | 63.287/km2 (163.91/sq mi) |
| Website | http://www.sanluisdelapaz.com |
San Luis de la Paz is a city in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. It is also the name of the larger area, called a municipality, that surrounds the city. You can find San Luis de la Paz in the northeastern part of Guanajuato.
The city was started on August 25, 1552. It was built as a protective town along the Spanish Silver Road. This was an important route that connected the silver mines in Zacatecas with Mexico City. This happened during the time when Spain ruled Mexico, known as New Spain.
San Luis de la Paz got its name from a peace agreement. This agreement was made between the Otomi Indians, who were friends with the Spanish, and the native Chichimeca people. The peace treaty happened on August 25, which is the day of Saint Louis of France. Because of its history, San Luis de la Paz is also known as the Chichimeca Nation.
People Living Here
The San Luis de la Paz municipality is next to the southern border of the state of San Luis Potosi. The city itself is the main center of the municipality.
In 2020, a count of the people living there showed that the city had 51,894 residents. The entire municipality covers a large area of about 2,031 square kilometers (784 square miles).
The biggest community outside the main city is a town called Misión de Chichimecas. About 9,609 people live there.
Fun Things to Do
San Luis de la Paz is surrounded by amazing mountains and cool rock shapes. Some of these include the Bernalejo hill and a natural formation called the Bridge of God.
About 30 minutes from the town, you can find the Paso de Vaqueros Canyon. The Manzanares River and the San Juan River flow inside this canyon.
Paso de Vaqueros is a great place for outdoor adventures. People enjoy rappelling (climbing down ropes), bungee jumping, swimming, rock climbing, and hiking there.
What People Do for Work
San Luis de la Paz is a very important area for farming and business. It is considered the most important agricultural and commercial spot in the Sierra Gorda region of Guanajuato.
Besides farming and trade, it is also a good place for factories. Many companies find it an ideal location to set up their manufacturing businesses.
See also
In Spanish: San Luis de la Paz para niños
