Talk:Angangueo

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from: http://angangueo.tripod.com/id2.html ………………………………………………… Surrounded by the greenery of the mountains, beautiful scenery and mild climate, highlights this colorful mining town called: Angangueo: His name is purepecha home which has 3 meanings: "Something very high" "Within the forest" "At the entrance to the cave"

Its development began in the seventeenth century, the discovery of economically exploitable mineral veins like gold, silver, copper and other minerals.

Upon the arrival of Nuno de Guzman in 1550, the town of Angangueo was no man's land and wealth came to suspect that they enclosed tree-covered hills.

It was the Viceroy Don Antonio de Mendoza who gave land Gonzalo de Salazar, was encomendero real factor of the area between Zitacuaro and Taximaroa and was released in Mexico on 16 September 1550.

The region became the mining enclave, although not emphasized but Angangueo from 1792 when the flood of people came to work the mines and the merchants who were obliged to congregate around the new and prosperous people.

Its mines in the colony were exploited by the Spanish who were followed by German and English and eventually French and Americans in the last century *

Its exploitation began in 1792, resulting in migration of many people to this place to work in mines and traders were also installed to supply the needs of the newly discovered mineral and prosperous.

Its mines were exploited by Spanish, German, English and French and Americans.

Because of the great economic growth that occurred in the village and to meet the transportation needs of the ore to the smelter sites, 24 June 1887, was performed ignauración of the Railway Station, connecting with Maravatio Angangueo and Zitacuaro.

The American Smelting and Refining Company, was the latest foreign company operating mines of Angangueo, which concluded its activities in 1953 because of a tragic accident at the mine in pain, on 25 April of that year, which charges the lives of 25 miners.

Later the mines formed part of national heritage and is integrated Impulsora Angangueo Mining, which continued operation until 1991, where the slump in metals prices in the international market because it caused his closing unprofitable operation and maintenance thereof.

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Spanish Language article on Angangueo
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Located in the east of the state, in the coordinates 19 º 37 "north latitude and 100 ° 17" W, a altitutd of 2,580 meters above sea level. Its northern border Senguio east with the State of Mexico, south to Ocampo and west by Aporo. The distance to the state capital (Morelia) is 170 km. The surface of the municipality is 85.64 km ² and represents 0.14% of total state. [Edit] Geography

His highlight what are the transverse volcanic system, the mountains of Angangueo and the hills of Guadalupe, the Lion and Bell. The climate is temperate, with rainfall throughout the year. It has an annual rainfall of 910.1 mm and temperatures ranging between 6.3 and 24.3 degrees centígrados.Las last snowfalls were on January 12, 1967 and on January 31, 1995. Its hydrography is constituted by the rivers, "the Pig" and "Carrillo" and streams of the "Plain of the Popes" and "Quarry". [Edit] Flora and fauna

The city has forests of coniferous, with pine, fir and juniper, and mixed forest, with oak, pine and cedar. In its fauna are: weasel, rabbit, squirrel, civet, skunk, badger, turtle and duck. In the mountains receives annually to monarch butterflies, being one of the main tourist attractions. [Edit] Natural resources The main crops in order of importance: maize, wheat, barley, beans and bean. It occurs mainly apple, peach, pulque agave, pear, Peron and capulin. Livestock rearing poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, mules and hinnies. Does a mineral extraction industry copper, zinc, lead, iron, silver and gold. Also produce food and metal products except machinery and equipment. [Edit] Features and land use The soils in the county, dating from the Cenozoic period, Quaternary and Pliocene; relate mainly to the type of mountain. Its use is primarily forest and to a lesser extent livestock and agriculture. [Edit] Nomenclature

There is no uniform approach as regards the meaning of the word Angangueo, while some etymologists say that the translation is "at the entrance of the cave", others believe that comes from the word anga and translates as "something very high" and even says that means "inside the forest." [Edit] Coat

The shield is composed of 3 Angangueo quarters: the first is the pick, shovel and four ingots ore, meaning the economic base and source of employment in that place, with the production of silver, gold, lead and iron, which is the major mineral production. The second quarter is represented by the Monarch to be a few sprigs of pine and a fir, representing the forests that provide lodging for this insect to be replicated in their sanctuaries, is also represented by fruit of peach, quince and pear fruit that are typical of the region. The third quarter is represented by the mountains and the sun, indicating the ravine where there was the village of Angangueo every day, is also embodied the Church of the Immaculate Conception, a symbol of greatness and pride of the village, one side is represented Typical housing in the region dominated in adobe construction and roof tiles and sheet. At the bottom is the legend bar with the Natural Wealth for Humanity, with the thought of the people selflessly, to the man. [Edit] History

Upon the arrival of Nuno de Guzman in 1550, the town of Angangueo was no man's land and wealth came to suspect that these hills covered with trees enclosed. It was the Viceroy Don Antonio de Mendoza who gave Gonzalo de Salazar land encomendero real factor was the area between Zitacuaro and Taximaroa and was released in Mexico on 16 September 1550. The region became the mining enclave, although not emphasized but Angangueo from 1792 when the flood of people came to work the mines and the merchants who were obliged to congregate around the new and prosperous people. Its mines in the colony were exploited by the Spanish who were followed by German and English and eventually French and Americans in the last century. The American Smelting and Refining Company, was maintained until 1953, when following a disaster at the Dolores mine, 25 April, where 25 miners died, the mine became part of national heritage. Since then he joined the Mining Impulsora Angangueo, followed by exploiting the mineral and buoyed the population until 1991 that hill for the unaffordable operation of the mines, since he had had collapsed while the price of silver on the market nationally and internationally. [Edit] Famous personages Mr. Ricardo J. Zevada, Director of the Bank for Foreign Trade and driver in driving the formation of Angangueo mining. MSc. Celso Chavez Mendoza, was born on 30 May 1925. Musician, writer and epigrams. At age 13 he received his license in Gregorian chant, in which matter has been outstanding teacher throughout his life, pianist, baritone and composer, mainly of sacred music, to which he devoted much of his effort as So Chantre of the Holy Morelia Cathedral Church for over 50 years. [Edit] Chronology of Historical Events 1550. Start of production scale and representing 80% of total exports from New Spain. 1792. He created the town of Angangueo. 1831. On December 10, amounts to a municipality. 1865. On 17 December, the General usually takes the place of Angangueo. 1866. On August 22 takes place by the republican forces of General Régules. 1882. Construction begins of the Church of the Conception. 1953. Catastrophe happens in the shooting pains in the 5th. level, where 25 workers died. [Edit] Socio-demographic profile

[Edit] Ethnic Groups The Count II General Population and Housing 2005, notes the existence of 16 inhabitants of the municipality of indigenous language speakers, of whom 6 were men and 10 women. The two main indigenous languages are the municipal Mazahua and Mixe. [Edit] Demographic evolution In 1990, the population represented 0.3 percent of total state. By 1995, it has a population of 9.699 inhabitants, its growth rate is 0.5 percent per annum and the population density of 112.30 people per square kilometer. The number of women is relatively higher than that of men. For the year 1994, there have been 332 births and 61 deaths. In 2000 the municipality had 10.287 inhabitants and II according to the Census of Population and Housing 2005, the municipality has a total of 9.990 people. Religion Catholic religion predominates.

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNICATIONS Education Regarding educational institutions, the municipality has pre-school, primary, secondary and high school through CBTIS.

Health Regarding health services, Angangueo has a hospital, clinic, family unit, a peripheral position of the ISSSTE and several private offices. Abasto It has municipal market, a swap meet, a center CONASUPO, commercial establishments of different turns and a trail. Sports There is a sports complex with football field and basketball court, plus there are four sports parks in the communities of The Reservoir, La Junta, The Station and a social welfare center. Housing In 2005 in the town there are approximately 2.006 homes, dominate the adobe walls and tile roofing and sheet, are followed by number of brick buildings and concrete slab. Public Services The coverage of public services according to findings of H. City Council is: Drinking water 95% Drainage 70% Electrification 95% Pavement 70% Street Lighting 95% Garbage Collection 60% Market 50% trace 50% Pantheon 100% Water 65% Chlorination of 90% Public Safety 50% Parks and Gardens Public Buildings 50% Media It has radio and television signal, in addition come several newspapers. Roads To the municipality communicates Federal Highway No. 15 Morelia-Toluca, with deviation from the state highway San Felipe-Angangueo, also has other state highways: Aporo-Angangueo, Angangueo-Tlalpujahua. Foreign service has buses, telephone and telegraph service.

Sectors main economic activity, Agriculture Products and Services The main crops are corn and wheat. Represents 23% of his business. Livestock It breeds cattle, pigs, sheep and poultry. Represents 5% of his business. Industry One begins to revive the mining industry where mine silver, gold, copper, iron and zinc. Represents 2% of his business. Tourism Its main attraction is the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary on the hill of potatoes. Represents 24% of his business. Trade There are several shops in different turns. Services It has 6 restaurants, 3 hotels, foreign bus services, transport vans and taxis.

CULTURAL AND TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Landmarks mining Monument, Temple of the Immaculate Conception Church of St. Simon and the Aqueduct.

Museums Parker House and The Mill. Parties, Dances and Traditions February and March. Monarch Butterfly Festival. May 3. Feast of the Holy Cross. July 11. Day of the miner. 28 October. Festival of San Simon. December 8. Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Crafts Metalisería, silversmithing, blacksmithing and weaving on looms. Gastronomy Barbecue lamb, brown sugar and canned baked beef head. Resort Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary on the hill of potatoes, Parker House Museum with its tunnel San Simon, visit the temples of St. Simon and the Immaculate.

GOVERNMENT Major Towns Ore Angangueo. It is the county seat, the main economic activity is trade and tourism. It has 5.040 inhabitants. Col. Independencia. The main industry is agriculture. The distance to the municipal seat is 5 km. Account with 941 inhabitants. Jesus of Nazareth. The main industry is agriculture and livestock. The distance to the municipal head is 6.2 km. It has 621 inhabitants. Catingón. The main industry is cattle ranching and mining. The distance to the municipal head is 3.5 km. Its population is considered to have the county seat. Station. The main industry is agriculture and trade. The distance to the municipal head is 2.5 km. Its population is considered to have the county seat. Characterization of the Municipality City Council 1996-1998 President Municipal 1 Trustees 4 aldermen aldermen plurality of Proportional Representation 3 Major committees of council: 1st Public Works. Councilor for Education, Culture and Tourism 3rd. Ruler of Health and Ecology 2o. Planning and scheduling Alderman 4th. Alderman 1st Communications and Transport. Prop. Rep. Alderman of Trade and Industry 2nd. Prop. Rep. Ruler of 3rd Agricultural Affairs. Ruler of Rep. Prop. Organization and Structure of the Municipal Civil Service Secretariat of the Town Council .- The functions are: Secretary of Proceedings of City Hall, Hearing Care, Public Affairs, Municipal Board Recruitment, Civic Action, Legal and Enforcement Regulations, File and Correspondence Education, Culture, Sports, Health and Social Work. Treasury .- Its functions are: Income, Expenditures, Accounting, Auditing Causing, Fiscal Coordination, in Markets and Fund Raising in trails. Municipal Social Development .- Its functions are: Parks and Gardens, Public Buildings, Town Planning, Markets, Public Transport, Flea, Lighting, Clean, Planning and Program Implementation of Branch 026, Dropout, Municipal Social Development Fund, Support Production, Reforestation, Water Supply and Sewerage. Public Safety .- Its functions are: Police, Transit and Municipal Rehabilitation Center. Major Office .- Its functions are: Personnel, Procurement, General Services, Warehouse and Workshops. DIF-Its functions are: Social Welfare. Category: Municipalities of Michoacán item discussion edit history Beta Test Register / Login seek

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