Hidalgo, Tamaulipas

Hidalgo Municipality (also, Villa Hidalgo) is a municipality located in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. El Chorrito is a centre of pilgrimage in the municipality. 24°14′53″N 99°26′16″W

Villa Hidalgo
Hidalgo
Coat of arms of Villa Hidalgo
Municipality of Villa Hidalgo
Municipality of Villa Hidalgo
Coordinates: 24°14′53″N 99°26′16″W
Country Mexico
StateTamaulipas
FoundedMay 19 1752
Area
  Total2,142.43 km2 (827.20 sq mi)
Elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
Population
 (2000)
  Total24,281
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)
Postal Code
87800
Websitehttp://www.vhidalgo.gob.mx

Geography

Climate

The prevailing climate in Hidalgo is sub-humid and warm. Average rainfall is 700 millimeters, the minimum temperature is 2 °C and maximum of 41 °C.

References

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