San Miguel el Alto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Miguel el Alto
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Location of the municipality in Jalisco
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 San Miguel el Alto
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Jalisco |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 787 km2 (304 sq mi) |
| • Town | 7.23 km2 (2.79 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 31,965 |
| • Density | 40.616/km2 (105.20/sq mi) |
| • Town | 25,925 |
| • Town density | 3,585.8/km2 (9,287/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
San Miguel el Alto is a town and a municipality located in Jalisco, a state in central-western Mexico. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county. The entire municipality covers an area of 787 square kilometers.
According to the 2020 census, the municipality of San Miguel el Alto has a total population of 31,965 people. The town itself is home to 25,925 residents. Another important town within this municipality is San José de los Reynoso.
Celebrating in San Miguel el Alto
San Miguel el Alto is famous for its amazing yearly festival! This special event, called a patronal festival, honors Saint Michael the Archangel. It takes place every year from September 19th to September 29th.
During the festival, there are many exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. You can watch thrilling horse races and see performances by different artists. There are also beautiful fireworks displays that light up the night sky. A special part of the celebration is the crowning of the fiesta queen.
Friends Around the World: Sister Cities
San Miguel el Alto has "sister cities." This means they have special friendly relationships with other towns. These partnerships help different communities learn from each other and share their cultures.
San Miguel el Alto's sister cities are all located in the same state of Jalisco:
- Jalostotitlan, Jalisco
- San Julian, Jalisco
- Arandas, Jalisco
- Valle de Guadalupe, Jalisco
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de San Miguel el Alto para niños
