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Valle de Santiago

city, Mexico
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Valle de Santiago, city, southern Guanajuato estado (state), central Mexico. It lies on the Mesa Central, at 5,770 feet (1,760 metres) above sea level, south of Guanajuato city and north of Laguna de Yuriria. The city is part of the Bajío region and is an important agricultural and commercial centre. Irrigated by waters from the upper Lerma River, corn (maize), wheat, chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and guavas thrive in the temperate climate. Industries include shoe manufacturing and lumber milling. A highway and railroad lead north to Salamanca, through which the main routes between Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez pass. Pop. (2005) 62,121; (2010) 68,058.

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