Celaya

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Celaya is a city in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, located at [20°52′N 100°82′W]. It is the third most populous city in the state, with an estimated population of about 382,958 in 2000.

Celaya's main icon--a water tower in the heart of the city.

Explosion of improperly protected gunpowder and fireworks warehouse in September 1999 killed over 60 people and badly injured over 300 [link].

Celaya is also famous for the production of cajeta. .

Born in Celaya

• Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras (b. October 13, 1859, d. August 3, 1833), Architect and painter. Designed the beautiful El Carmen church in Celaya.
• Raúl Velasco (b. 1938) Entertainer and TV Producer. Was the host of the popular marathonic TV program Siempre en Domingo.
• Octavio Ocampo (b. February 28, 1943) Painter famous for his "metamorphosis" style.
• Joshua Ilika (born September 14, 1976), Swimmer.

See also

• The Battle of Celaya in 1915 was a turning point in the Mexican Revolution.

External link

• [Diócesis de Celaya]

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