San Miguel el Alto, Jalisco México | |
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Municipality and Town | |
Location of the municipality in Jalisco |
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Location in Mexico | |
Coordinates: 21°1′25″N 102°24′21″W / 21.02361°N 102.40583°WCoordinates: 21°1′25″N 102°24′21″W / 21.02361°N 102.40583°W | |
Country | Mexico |
State | Jalisco |
Area | |
• Total | 580 km2 (220 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 40,000 |
Time zone | Central Standard Time (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | Central Daylight Time (UTC-5) |
San Miguel el Alto is a town and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 580 km².
As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 40,000.
The municipality includes the town of San José de los Reynoso.
The town was the setting and filming location for the 1957 film, Los chiflados del rock and roll, starring Luis Aguilar.
San Miguel is known for its beautiful patronal festival that lasts from 15 September to 30 September. The celebration is in honor of Saint Michael the Arch Angel. Many events like horse races, artist performance, fireworks, and the coronation of the fiesta queen take place.