Villanueva, Zacatecas facts for kids
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Villanueva, Zacatecas
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Jardín Principal and San Judas Tadeo Church
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 Villanueva, Zacatecas
Location in Zacatecas
Villanueva, Zacatecas
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Zacatecas |
| Municipality | Villanueva |
| Founded | 1692 |
| Elevation | 1,900 m (6,200 ft) |
| Population
(2005)
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| • Total | 32,835 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| Postal code |
99540
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| Website | https://www.villanueva.gob.mx/ |
Villanueva is a city in the Mexican state of Zacatecas. It is the main city and administrative center of the Villanueva municipality.
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How Villanueva Got Its Name
Villanueva was started on February 4, 1692. Its first name was Villagutierre del Águila. Like many towns in Mexico, people added the name of a patron saint. For Villanueva, it was Judas Thaddaeus. So, the town became Villa de San Judas Tadeo de Villa Gutierre del Águila.
However, it was the newest town in that part of Zacatecas. Because of this, people started calling it Villa Nueva, which means "New Town". This shorter, simpler name is the one that stayed.
Where is Villanueva Located?
Villanueva is one of the 58 municipalities in the state of Zacatecas. It is in the southern part of the state. Many other Zacatecas municipalities surround it.
- To the north, it borders Jerez.
- To the east, it borders Genero Codina.
- To the south, it borders Tabasco.
- To the west, it borders Tepetongo.
Some areas of Villanueva have mountains. Rivers and other fresh water bodies also flow through the area. The climate is sub-humid, meaning it's not too dry. The average yearly temperature is about 16.9 degrees Celsius.
Villanueva's Climate
| Climate data for Villanueva (1951–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 30.0 (86.0) |
32.0 (89.6) |
33.0 (91.4) |
37.0 (98.6) |
39.5 (103.1) |
39.5 (103.1) |
35.5 (95.9) |
35.0 (95.0) |
34.0 (93.2) |
39.5 (103.1) |
35.0 (95.0) |
33.0 (91.4) |
39.5 (103.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 21.7 (71.1) |
23.5 (74.3) |
25.4 (77.7) |
28.2 (82.8) |
30.2 (86.4) |
29.2 (84.6) |
27.0 (80.6) |
27.2 (81.0) |
26.2 (79.2) |
25.9 (78.6) |
25.2 (77.4) |
22.6 (72.7) |
26.0 (78.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 11.7 (53.1) |
13.2 (55.8) |
14.8 (58.6) |
17.8 (64.0) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.9 (69.6) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.6 (67.3) |
19.0 (66.2) |
17.2 (63.0) |
14.7 (58.5) |
12.5 (54.5) |
16.8 (62.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 1.8 (35.2) |
2.9 (37.2) |
4.1 (39.4) |
7.5 (45.5) |
10.7 (51.3) |
12.6 (54.7) |
12.5 (54.5) |
12.1 (53.8) |
11.8 (53.2) |
8.4 (47.1) |
4.1 (39.4) |
2.5 (36.5) |
7.6 (45.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −8.5 (16.7) |
−6.0 (21.2) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
1.5 (34.7) |
4.0 (39.2) |
3.0 (37.4) |
2.0 (35.6) |
0.0 (32.0) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
−6.0 (21.2) |
−9.0 (15.8) |
−9.0 (15.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 20.5 (0.81) |
16.4 (0.65) |
7.0 (0.28) |
6.1 (0.24) |
15.6 (0.61) |
88.8 (3.50) |
120.3 (4.74) |
116.5 (4.59) |
82.5 (3.25) |
35.8 (1.41) |
12.1 (0.48) |
12.2 (0.48) |
533.8 (21.02) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 8.9 | 13.4 | 13.1 | 10.0 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 63.8 |
| Source: Servicio Meteorologico Nacional | |||||||||||||
A Look at Villanueva's History
The municipality was first called Santa Cruz when it was founded in 1650. Its name changed a few times over the years. In 1962, it was officially named the Municipality of Villanueva, which it remains today.
Villanueva has one of the oldest seals in Zacatecas. It dates back to the early 1800s. The town's motto is Latin for "With the sword and the plow". This motto shows that Villanueva started as a community based on farming and hard work. It also produced brave Mexican patriots. Villanueva was a colonial town for a long time. It became a free municipality in 1917. In 2005, Villanueva had 28,760 residents. Most of these residents are Roman Catholics.
What People Do and Enjoy in Villanueva
The main ways people earn money in Villanueva are through farming, raising cattle, and fishing. Other important industries include manufacturing, construction, and electricity. Over the years, shopping and tourism have also become big sources of income for the municipality.
Villanueva has a lot of potential to become a popular tourist spot. It has beautiful old colonial buildings. There are many historical places to visit. These include ancient rock carvings (petroglyphs) and old properties from Spanish settlers. You can also see the San Judas Tadeo church and the Municipal Palace.
People in Villanueva love music. It is even the birthplace of a musical style called tamborazo. The area is also known for its crafts, like wood and leather furniture. Villanueva also has many delicious traditional Mexican recipes.
Because of its many attractions, both local and international tourists enjoy visiting Villanueva. To welcome these visitors, the municipality has many resorts, spas, and activities. Villanueva is also known for its large sports complex, called "Unidad Deportivas", which is one of the biggest in Zacatecas.
See also
In Spanish: Villanueva (Zacatecas) para niños
