Tepic

Tepic on the map of Nayarit

Tepic is the capital of the state of Nayarit in Mexico. The 274 100 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2004) scoring and was founded in 1531 city lies on volcanic area.

It is a Catholic bishopric, and has museums, universities and theaters. The products produced in the surrounding areas, such as sugar cane, cotton and tobacco are usually processed in Tepic (eg linen, cigars ).

Tepic has a small airfield, which is used mainly by general aviation, charter, and some commercial flights.

Landmarks include the cathedral and the church of Santa Cruz.

History

In the spring of 1540 broke out in Tepic from the Mixton war and expanded as a rebellion against the Spanish colonial power in other regions of Mexico from.

Sons and daughters

  • Carlos Aguiar Retes ( b. 1950 ), Archbishop of Tlalnepantla
  • Gustavo Ayón ( born 1985 ), basketball player
  • Marcelino Bernal (born 1962 ), football player
  • Nicolás Echevarría ( born 1947 ), film director
  • Missael Espinoza (born 1965 ), football player
  • Raúl Isiordia ( b. 1952 ), football player
  • Luis E. Miramontes (1925-2004), Chemist
  • Amado Nervo (1870-1919), writer, journalist and diplomat
  • Rodolfo Nervo (1879-1936), Ambassador
  • Juan Antonio Ocampo (* 1989), football player
  • Sergio Amaury Ponce ( born 1981 ), football player
  • Ramón Ramírez (born 1969 ), football player
  • Antonio Rivas Mercado (1853-1927), architect and civil engineer
  • Miguel Zepeda (born 1976 ), football player
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