Vallecillo Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vallecillo
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Municipality and town
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 Vallecillo
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State | Nuevo León | |
| Municipal seat | Vallecillo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,823 km2 (704 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 266 m (873 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 622 | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
Vallecillo is a small town and area in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. It is located in the northeastern part of the country. In 2010, about 622 people lived there.
Where is Vallecillo?
Vallecillo is located in northeastern Mexico. It sits on the North American Great Plains. The town is about 274 meters (899 feet) above sea level.
It shares borders with several other towns. To the north are Anáhuac and Lampazos de Naranjo. Parás is to the east, and Sabinas Hidalgo is to the west. Agualeguas is located to the south.
How Vallecillo is Organized
Vallecillo is both the name of the town and the larger area around it. This is common for many towns in Nuevo León. Vallecillo is one of the least populated areas in the state.
Besides the main town, there are other small communities. These include San Carlos, Matatenas, Colorados de Abajo, and Colorados de Arriba. Other places are Palo Alto, El Ayaleño, and El Álamo.
What People Do in Vallecillo
The main ways people make a living in Vallecillo are farming and raising animals. Raising animals, like cattle, is very important here.
The Livestock Development Regional Center of Vallecillo is in the community of San Carlos. This center helps with animal farming. It is managed by the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León.
