Juan Aldama Municipality

Juan Aldama

Location of Juan Aldama (municipality) in Zacatecas
Municipality of Juan Aldama
Foundation date 1591
State Zacatecas, Mexico
Population 19,387 (2000)
Biggest Cities/Towns Juan Aldama

Ojitos de Santa Lucia

Juan Jose Rios

Espíritu Santo

Altitude 2023 m
Coordinates 24°18′N 103°20′W / 24.300°N 103.333°W / 24.300; -103.333
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.