Zaragoza Municipality, Coahuila

Zaragoza
Coat of arms of Zaragoza
Municipality of Zaragoza in Coahuila
Municipality of Zaragoza in Coahuila
Coordinates: 28°29′30.32″N 100°55′10.19″W / 28.4917556°N 100.9194972°W / 28.4917556; -100.9194972
Country Mexico
State Coahuila
Founded15 November 1824
Named forIgnacio Zaragoza
SeatZaragoza
Largest cityZaragoza
Area
 • Total8,183.5 km2 (3,159.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total12,411
Area code26450
WebsiteOfficial 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. 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.