Ciudad Victoria (also known simply as Victoria ) is the capital city of the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. It is located in the west-central part of the state, at 23°44′N, 99°08′W. It is the municipal seat of the surrounding Victoria municipality, which covers an area of 1,638 km² (632.4 sq mi) . At the census of 2005 the population of the city was 278,455 people, and that of Victoria municipality was 293,044. The city and the municipality both rank fifth in the state in population, behind Reynosa, Matamoros, Nuevo Laredo, and Tampico. The United Mexican States or Mexico (Estados Unidos Mexicanos or México) is a federal republic made up of 31 states (estados) and one Federal District, (Distrito Federal), which contains the capital, Mexico City. ... Tamaulipas is a state in the northeast of Mexico. ... km redirects here. ... Reynosa is a primarily industrial city in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. ... Matamoros is a city in the north of the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. ... Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico is a city in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. ... Tampico bridge (finished in October 1988) links the states of Tamaulipas and Veracruz and is a major element in the Gulf of Mexico highway system. ...

Ciudad Victoria was founded on October 6, 1750 with the name Villa de Santa María de Aguayo by José de Escandón y Helguera. On April 20, 1825, the town was elevated to the status of city, and was given its current name in honor of the first president of Mexico, Guadalupe Victoria. Toward the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, the city began undergoing a number of modernizing changes. In 1890, a railroad was completed that passed through Ciudad Victoria on its route between Monterrey and Tampico. Several major highways were also completed during the 20th century, pushing Ciudad Victoria toward national importance. October 6 is the 279th day of the year (280th in leap years). ... Events March 2 - Small earthquake in London, England April 4 - Small earthquake in Warrington, England August 23 - Small earthquake in Spalding, England September 30 - Small earthquake in Northampton, England November 16 – Westminster Bridge officially opened Jonas Hanway is the first Englishman to use an umbrella James Gray reveals her sex... José de Escandón, conde de Sierra Gorda José de Escandón y Helguera, conde de Sierra Gorda (May 19, 1700—1770) was a Spanish Indian-fighter in New Spain and the founder and first governor of the colony of Nuevo Santander, which extended from the Pánuco River in... April 20 is the 110th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (111th in leap years). ... Opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway 1825 (MDCCCXXV) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Guadalupe Victoria, born José Miguel Ramón Adaucto Fernández y Félix in the state of Durango, served as the first President of Mexico from 1824 to 1829. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... 1890 (MDCCCXC) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar). ... Nickname: Motto: El Trabajo templa el Espíritu Location of Monterrey in northern Mexico Coordinates: Country Mexico State Nuevo León Founded 20 September 1596 Government  - Mayor Adalberto Madero ( PAN) Area  - City 572 km²  (220. ... Tampico bridge (finished in October 1988) links the states of Tamaulipas and Veracruz and is a major element in the Gulf of Mexico highway system. ...

A number of important monuments and structures were built around the turn of the 20th century, including a bronze bust of Benito Juárez on July 18, 1897, the Juárez Theater in 1899, and on September 15, 1910, the monument to the heroes of the independence of Mexico. In 1896, the first children's garden/playground (kindergarten) in Latin America was established in the city by Estefanía Castañeda Núñez de Cáceres. Also during that time, the first telegraph lines and electric wires were installed. In 1923, the first water lines were installed. Ciudad Victoria is also known to be a very beautiful It has a lot of culture and its also a very modern city with beautiful statues and places to visit such as The Plaza de Armas,The Cathedrals,The Anthropology and History Museum of the State's University,The Tamatan Recreational Center. Benito Pablo Juárez García () (March 21, 1806 – July 18, 1872) was a Zapotec Amerindian who served five terms [1] (1858–1861), (1861–1865), (1865–1867), (1867–1871), and (1871–1872), as President of Mexico. ... July 18 is the 199th day (200th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 166 days remaining. ... 1897 (MDCCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... September 15 is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years). ... 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... Year 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Telegraphy (from the Greek words tele = far away and grapho = write) is the long distance transmission of written messages without physical transport of letters, originally over wire. ... Lightning strikes during a night-time thunderstorm. ... 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ...

Notable people from Ciudad Victoria

• Emilio Portes Gil, president of Mexico (1928-1930)
• Ismael Valdéz, baseball player (1973-)
• Estefanía Castañeda Núñez de Cáceres, teacher and founder of the first Latin American kindergarten
• José Sulaiman, Boxing Promoter
• Gloria Trevi, Rock/Pop singer

Emilio Portes Gil (3 October 1890 – 10 December 1978) was President of Mexico from 1928 to 1930. ... Year 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar). ... 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link is to a full 1930 calendar). ... Ismael Valdéz (born August 21, 1973 in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Gloria Trevi (born Gloria de los Ángeles Treviño Ruiz, February 15, 1968 in Monterrey, Nuevo León) is a Mexican singer and songwriter. ...

References

• Link to tables of population data from Census of 2005 INEGI: Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática
• Tamaulipas Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México

External link

• (Spanish) Municipal government website

Coordinates: 23°44′N, 99°8′W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...