Municipality of Juan Aldama | |
Foundation date | 1591 |
State | Zacatecas, Mexico |
Population | 19,387 (2000) |
Biggest Cities/Towns | Juan Aldama |
Altitude | 2023 m |
Coordinates | 24°18′N 103°20′W / 24.300°N 103.333°W |
Time Zone | Central |
Source:CONAPO |
The Municipality of Juan Aldama was named in honor of the insurgent Juan Aldama, who participated alongside Miguel Hidalgo in the Mexican War of Independence. It is also the name of the biggest community in the municipality.