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| Official name | Saltillo |
| Nickname | The Athens of Mexico |
| Municipality | Saltillo |
| Mayor | Jerico Abramo Masso |
| Founded | 1577 (Alberto del Canto) |
| Population Total | 648929 (2005) |
| Population Metro | 750000 |
| Demonym | Saltillense |
| Timezone | CST( UTC-6) |
| Timezone DST | ( UTC) |
| Geocode | 25�25'37'N 100�59''W |
| Elevation | 1600m (5249.6 ft) |
| Postal code | 25000 |
| Area code | 844 |
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Saltillo is the capital city of the northeastern Mexican state of Coahuila and the municipal seat of the municipality of the same name. The city is located about 400km south of the U.S. state of Texas, and 90km west of Monterrey, Nuevo León.
As of the 2005 census, Saltillo had a population of 633,667 people, rising to 725,259 if the full Metropolitan Area is considered, making it the 20th biggest metro area in the country. The metro area comprises the municipalities of Saltillo, Ramos Arizpe, and Arteaga. The municipality of Saltillo had a population of 648,929.
The Gross Domestic Product per capita in the Metropolitan Zone of Saltillo is one of the highest in Mexico with $13,936 USD. According to the ranking of the Inversionista magazine of 2006, Saltillo is the best Mexican city to live in, chosen from more than 53 Mexican cities.
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Ector Eagles beat Saltillo, 77-47, to claim bi-district title - North Texas e-News
North Texas e-News--Commerce -- Despite a valiant effort by an outgunned group of -Saltillo- Lions to stay close, the Ector Eagles opened the playoffs with an ...
Date : Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:05:52 GMT+00:00
Neches to play in Grand Saline - Palestine Herald Press
Palestine Herald Press--The Neches Lady Tigers will play their Class A-Region III, Division II quarterfinal game against -Saltillo- at 7 pm Tuesday at Grand Saline High School. ...
Date : Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:45:10 GMT+00:00
Around the Region - FireEngineering.com
FireEngineering.com--He also faces six counts of arson in Lee County, where fires damaged St. Thomas Catholic Church in -Saltillo-, four homes and a bale of hay. - AP.---
Date : Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:34:17 GMT+00:00
18 Tons of Explosives Stolen in Mexico - Latin American Herald Tribune
Latin American Herald Tribune--The robbery took place on the Monterrey--Saltillo- highway, the Nuevo Leon state public safety secretary, Carlos Jauregi, told a press conference. ...
Date : Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:24:37 GMT+00:00
Slocum falls to Satillo - Palestine Herald Press
Palestine Herald Press--4 -Saltillo-, 45-25, in the Class A-Region III, Division II area round of the playoffs Friday night. The Lady Mustangs trailed -Saltillo- by eight points at ...
Date : Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:00:52 GMT+00:00
BRIEF: Guntown man indicted in arson cases - FireEngineering.com
FireEngineering.com--In Lee County, Lambert faces six counts of arson that include intentionally setting the fire that destroyed St. Thomas Catholic Church in -Saltillo-, ...
Date : Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:22:41 GMT+00:00
Former Lee County Teacher Indicted - WTVA
WTVA--(WTVA) -- A former -Saltillo- school teacher has been indicted on felony sexual battery charges. Elizabeth Hope Johns was arrested in October 13th after ...
Date : Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:24:39 GMT+00:00
Picacho Mountain custom pueblo - Las Cruces Bulletin
Las Cruces Bulletin--Inside, -Saltillo- tile, reclaimed wildfire pine beams, vigas and corbels and a multitude of nichos are sprinkled throughout the home. ...
Date : Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:32:51 GMT+00:00
Police Blotter 2/16 - Newstreamz San Marcos
Newstreamz San Marcos--311 -Saltillo- Street. Ronnie Lee Garza, 33, arrested. •1:43 am Feb. 17. Driving While Intoxicated/ Possession of Marijuan (less than 2 oz.). ...
Date : Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:28:00 GMT+00:00
Lady Mustangs not expecting to sneak up on Saltillo - Palestine Herald Press
Palestine Herald Press--A year ago, the Slocum Lady Mustangs upset highly-ranked -Saltillo- 39-35 in the area round of the playoffs. The two teams have a rematch in the same round of ...
Date : Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:26:42 GMT+00:00
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