La Huerta, Jalisco

La Huerta is a town and municipality in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 2,011 km².

La Huerta
Municipality and town
Coat of arms
Location of the municipality in Jalisco
La Huerta Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 19°29′N 104°39′W
Country	Mexico
State	Jalisco
Area
• Total	2,011 km2 (776 sq mi)
• Town	4.29 km2 (1.66 sq mi)
Population  (2020 census)[1]
• Total	23,258
• Density	12/km2 (30/sq mi)
• Town	7,954
• Town density	1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)

As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 20,161.^[2]

Its inhabitants, before the arrival of the Spaniards, were from Mazatlan. The first settlement of this town was on the hill that is west of what is now La Huerta, within a palm of coquito oil and next to an eye of water.^{[citation needed]}

Tourism

Its inhabitants, before the arrival of the Spaniards, were from Mazatlan. The first settlement of this town was on the hill that is west of what is now La Huerta, within a palm of coquito oil and next to an eye of water.

Tourist and cultural attractions

Historical monuments

Bust dedicated to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, is located in the main garden. Parties: In the month of February the Holy Family is celebrated, the celebrations can be held any Sunday of the month. The Bullfighting Fair is celebrated from December 13 to 27.

Music

Mariachi.

Crafts

The products of engraved shell, typical otate furniture, gun handles, textiles and embroidery stand out.

Gastronomy

Saucers made of shrimp, octopus, fish and jackal; cocadas, sweet potato or orange and drunk; The fruit waters of the region are traditional.

References

1. Citypopulation.de Population of La Huerta municipality with localities
2. "La Huerta". Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. Archived from the original on April 1, 2007. Retrieved April 16, 2009.