Magdalena, Jalisco
Magdalena | |
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Municipality and city | |
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Magdalena Location in Mexico | |
Coordinates: 20°55′N 103°57′W / 20.917°N 103.950°WCoordinates: 20°55′N 103°57′W / 20.917°N 103.950°W | |
Country | Mexico |
State | Jalisco |
Area | |
• Total | 445.36 km2 (171.95 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 18,924 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
Magdalena is a town and municipality in the state of Jalisco in central-western Mexico. Magdalena lies 78 kilometers northwest of Guadalajara. The municipality covers an area of 445.36 km². It borders the state of Nayarit to the west, and the town of Tequila to the east. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 18,924.[1]
Geography[]
The town is situated on rather high 1350 meters above sea level. It borders mountains to the north and somehow smaller hills to the south.
In the west, there is a big water reservoir called the Laguna de Magdalena, which features many different birds.[2] [3]
Gems[]
Magdalena is famous for fire opals; the whole region accommodates hundreds of mines where Obsidian, Fire opals, and other rocks are produced.[4] In the town, there are several stores selling stones.
References[]
- ^ Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México, Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal, April 16, 2009.
- ^ "Magdalena | Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco". www.jalisco.gob.mx. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
- ^ "Avalan importancia arqueológica de exlaguna de Magdalena". www.milenio.com. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
- ^ "World Class Fire Opals Mined Near Puerto Vallarta". BanderasNews.
External links[]
- Chess Club Magdalena Jalisco
- Xochiltepec-Monte cubiero de flores - (Xochiltepec - The old name of Magdalena Jalisco)
- Municipalities of Jalisco
- Jalisco geography stubs