Santa Catarina, Nuevo León facts for kids
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Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina
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 Santa Catarina, Nuevo León
Location in Mexico
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| Country | Mexico |
| State | Nuevo León |
| Founded | November 20, 1596 |
| Area | |
| • City | 46.59 km2 (17.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,260 ft) |
| Population
(2020 census)
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| • City | 304,052 |
| • Density | 6,526.1/km2 (16,902.6/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 5,341,177 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
| Website | http://www.stacatarina.gob.mx |
Santa Catarina is a lively city located in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. It's part of the larger Monterrey Metropolitan area, which is a big group of cities connected together. Santa Catarina is known for its interesting history and beautiful natural areas.
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History of Santa Catarina
The name Santa Catarina comes from a Catholic saint named Saint Catherine of Alexandria. This city didn't start like most cities do, with a formal founding ceremony. Instead, it began as a simple resting spot. Travelers going between the cities of Monterrey and Saltillo would stop here to rest. Because of this, its first name was "Estancia de Santa Catarina," which means "Shelter of Santa Catarina."
How Santa Catarina Grew into a City
During the 1800s, Mexico faced an invasion by France. At that time, the president of Mexico, Benito Juárez, stayed in Santa Catarina for a few days while traveling. During his visit, he decided to give Santa Catarina a higher status. He officially made it a "Village."
Santa Catarina remained a village for many years. Then, in 1979, the government of the state of Nuevo León decided to upgrade its status again. This time, Santa Catarina was officially recognized as a "City."
Geography and Nature
Santa Catarina is located about 15 kilometers (about 9 miles) southwest of the center of Monterrey. In 2005, the city had a population of about 259,202 people. The wider area, called the municipality, had about 259,896 people. Both the city and the municipality are the sixth largest in population in the state of Nuevo León. The municipality covers a large area of about 984.5 square kilometers (380 square miles). This area includes many smaller towns and places outside the main city.
Natural Wonders in Santa Catarina
A big part of the National Park called Cumbres of Monterrey is located within Santa Catarina. This park is famous for its stunning landscapes. One of its most well-known features is the canyon of La Huasteca. This canyon is a popular spot for outdoor activities like climbing and hiking.
Also, a section of a mountain called Cerro de las Mitras is found in Santa Catarina. These natural areas make Santa Catarina a great place for nature lovers.
Climate in Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina has a climate with warm temperatures for most of the year. Summers can be quite hot, with average high temperatures often above 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). Winters are milder, but temperatures can drop, especially at night.
The city receives most of its rain during the late summer and early fall months. September often sees the most rainfall. The rest of the year is generally drier.
| Climate data for Santa Catarina, Nuevo León (1951–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 35.0 (95.0) |
39.0 (102.2) |
40.0 (104.0) |
43.0 (109.4) |
49.0 (120.2) |
45.0 (113.0) |
46.0 (114.8) |
42.0 (107.6) |
41.0 (105.8) |
40.0 (104.0) |
39.2 (102.6) |
38.3 (100.9) |
49.0 (120.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 19.0 (66.2) |
21.5 (70.7) |
25.5 (77.9) |
28.8 (83.8) |
31.1 (88.0) |
32.3 (90.1) |
32.6 (90.7) |
32.8 (91.0) |
29.7 (85.5) |
26.1 (79.0) |
22.4 (72.3) |
19.2 (66.6) |
26.8 (80.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 13.3 (55.9) |
15.4 (59.7) |
19.0 (66.2) |
22.6 (72.7) |
25.3 (77.5) |
27.0 (80.6) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.2 (81.0) |
24.9 (76.8) |
21.0 (69.8) |
16.9 (62.4) |
13.6 (56.5) |
21.1 (70.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 7.6 (45.7) |
9.2 (48.6) |
12.5 (54.5) |
16.5 (61.7) |
19.5 (67.1) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.7 (71.1) |
20.1 (68.2) |
16.0 (60.8) |
11.4 (52.5) |
8.0 (46.4) |
15.5 (59.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −5.0 (23.0) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
0.0 (32.0) |
5.0 (41.0) |
7.0 (44.6) |
11.0 (51.8) |
5.5 (41.9) |
13.0 (55.4) |
3.0 (37.4) |
1.0 (33.8) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 12.6 (0.50) |
11.1 (0.44) |
8.5 (0.33) |
17.1 (0.67) |
32.1 (1.26) |
41.5 (1.63) |
25.3 (1.00) |
54.9 (2.16) |
127.4 (5.02) |
42.7 (1.68) |
14.8 (0.58) |
12.5 (0.49) |
400.5 (15.77) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 7.2 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 42.2 |
| Source: Servicio Meteorologico Nacional | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Santa Catarina (Nuevo León) para niños
