District
Ameca
Jalisco • Mexico
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The story behind the white guitar
The same song, sung in Spanish
Ameca is a district in Jalisco, Mexico. It has a population of about 60,386, an area of 839 km², and an elevation of 1,285 m. It is on Central Standard Time. It contains 2 villages, 1 city, and 1 town with a combined population of about 40,935. The largest are Ameca (36,156), El Cabezón (2,683), and San Antonio Puerta de la Vega (1,077). Its nearest neighbours are Santa Cruz de Bárcenas (16 km), San Martín Hidalgo (17 km), and Portes Gil (18 km). It was established in 1824.
- Time zone
- America/Mexico_City
- Coordinates
- 20.5357, -104.0508
- Area
- 839 km²
- Elevation
- 1,285 m
- Established
- 1824
- Official website
- ameca.gob.mx
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