Unión de San Antonio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Unión de San Antonio
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Municipality and Town
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Location of the municipality in Jalisco
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 Unión de San Antonio
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State | Jalisco | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 728.8 km2 (281.4 sq mi) | |
| • Town | 3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2020 census)
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| • Total | 19,069 | |
| • Density | 26.1649/km2 (67.767/sq mi) | |
| • Town | 8,737 | |
| • Town density | 2,461/km2 (6,374/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) | |
Unión de San Antonio is a town and a larger area called a municipality in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It's named after Saint Anthony of Padua, a very important saint. This is because the first church built here was dedicated to him.
As of 2020, about 19,069 people live in the whole municipality. The town itself has about 8,737 residents. Unión de San Antonio is located about 32 kilometers (20 miles) west of León, a big city in the state of Guanajuato.
The main way people make a living here is through agriculture. This means they grow crops like maize (corn), wheat, and beans. They also raise livestock, which are farm animals like cows or pigs.
The town got its name because two important roads met at a place called the "Old Dam." This dam is still there today on the east side of town. Long ago, two hard-working people, Don Pablo and Don Jose Antonio, built a small chapel. This chapel grew to become the beautiful church that is now the heart of the town.
History of Unión de San Antonio
In the early 1800s, this area was known by a different name: Hacienda of Saint Anthony of the Adobes. A "hacienda" was a large estate or farm. Later, it became known as Villa of Union before getting its current name.
Famous People from Unión de San Antonio
Unión de San Antonio has been the birthplace of some notable people:
- José Antonio Sánchez Reza: He was a priest who supported Miguel Hidalgo. Hidalgo was a very important leader in Mexico's fight for independence.
- José Elías Moreno: He was a famous actor during the "Golden Age" of Mexican movies.
- María Teresa Rivas: She was also a well-known actress from the classic era of Mexican cinema.
