Tierra Colorada facts for kids
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 Tierra Colorada
Location in Guerrero
Tierra Colorada
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State | Guerrero | |
| Municipality | Juan R. Escudero | |
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| • Total | 10,502 | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) | |
Tierra Colorada is a city in the Mexican state of Guerrero. It is an important city in the central part of the state. It is also the main town of the Juan R. Escudero area.
The name "Tierra Colorada" means "Red Earth" in Spanish. This name comes from the red soil found in the mountains around the city. Long ago, in 1849, a general named Juan N. Álvarez owned a large farm here. He called his farm "Tierra Colorada" because of the soil. By 1854, the town officially got this name.
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Where is Tierra Colorada?
Tierra Colorada is located in the south-central part of Guerrero. It sits between two important places: Chilpancingo de los Bravo, the state capital, and Acapulco, a famous port city.
Location Details
The city is found at about 17 degrees North latitude and 99 degrees West longitude. It is about 292 meters (958 feet) above sea level. A major road, Federal Highway 95, goes through the city. This highway connects Mexico City with Acapulco.
How Many People Live Here?
Population in Tierra Colorada
The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) counts the people in Mexico. According to their 2020 count, Tierra Colorada has a total population of 12,262 people. This number includes 6,337 women and 5,925 men.
See also
In Spanish: Tierra Colorada (Juan R. Escudero) para niños
