Zaragoza (municipality of Coahuila)
| Zaragoza | |
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| Municipality | |
 Municipality of Zaragoza in Coahuila |
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 Zaragoza
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| Coordinates: 28°29′30.32″N 100°55′10.19″W / 28.4917556°N 100.9194972°WCoordinates: 28°29′30.32″N 100°55′10.19″W / 28.4917556°N 100.9194972°W | |
| Country |
 Mexico
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| State | Coahuila |
| Municipal seat | Zaragoza |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,183.5 km2 (3,159.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 12,411 |
| Area code(s) | 26450 |
| Website | Official site ] |
Zaragoza is one of the 38 municipalities of Coahuila, a state in north-eastern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at Zaragoza. The municipality covers an area of 8183.5 km². It is near the Mexico–US border with Texas.
Zaragoza has an abundance of natural resources like fluoride, silver and lead. Zaragoza's local economy consists of agriculture, some industry, livestock, tourism and commercial/retail.
It is one of the cities in the "5 manantiales" (5 springs) region in northern Coahuila. The celebrations commemorating Zaragoza's founding on 1 February 1753 are a popular attraction, and feature a traditional "cabalgata" or horse trail ride with horse pulled vintage buggies. On 7 August 1827, the name of the town was changed to San Fernando de Rosas, and to Zaragoza on the 27 February 1868.
Zaragoza has a local television station "TELECABLE", and a local radio station called "XEZR 800am".
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