San Pedro del Gallo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Pedro del Gallo
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Municipal seat and city
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 San Pedro del Gallo
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Durango |
| Municipality | San Pedro del Gallo |
| Population
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| • Total | 634 |
San Pedro del Gallo is a small city in the state of Durango, Mexico. It is the main town of the San Pedro del Gallo municipality. In 2010, about 634 people lived there. This town is located in the northwestern part of Mexico.
A Look Back in Time
The town of San Pedro del Gallo has a long history. It was started by the Spanish in 1685. They built a presidio there. A presidio was like a fort or a military base. It was built to protect the area. This happened after a big event called the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. This revolt was when the Pueblo people, who are Native Americans, fought against Spanish rule. The presidio helped the Spanish keep control of the region.
Where is San Pedro del Gallo?
San Pedro del Gallo is found in the state of Durango. Durango is in the northwestern part of Mexico. It is also the main town of the San Pedro del Gallo municipality.
See also
In Spanish: San Pedro del Gallo para niños
