San Agustín Etla

San Agustín Etla is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 81.65 km². It is part of the Etla District in the Valles Centrales region. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 3243.[1]

San Agustín Etla
Municipality and town
San Agustín Etla's City Hall
San Agustín Etla
Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 17°11′N 96°46′W
Country Mexico
StateOaxaca
Founded1583
Area
  Total81.65 km2 (31.53 sq mi)
Elevation
1,700 m (5,600 ft)
Population
 (2005)
  Total3,243
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)

San Agustín Etla is the home of the Centro de las Artes San Agustín Etla, also known as CaSa. The town hosts a lively Day of the Dead celebration each year on November 1.

References

  1. "San Agustín Etla". Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. Retrieved June 12, 2009.
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