Ojitos de Santa Lucia
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| Nickname: Los Ojitos | |
| Foundation Date | Unknown |
| State | Zacatecas, Mexico |
| Population | 1,800 (2000) |
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| Altitude | 2023 m. |
| Coordinates | Time Zone
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Ojitos de Santa Lucia, is a town located in the northwestern region of Zacatecas, Mexico. HistoryIt was built by the indigenous Zacatecos of the area to keep the town of Juan Aldama, founded mostly by Tlaxcalan people who migrated from the south, from expanding furthermore into their territiory.Origen of the name"Ojitos de Santa Lucia" literally translates from Spanish to "Eyes of Saint Lucy", but the word "Ojitos" can also mean little eyes or beautiful eyes. This name was given in honor of the town patron. It is also said that the town was already named Santa Lucia and that "ojitos" was later added because of the springs that are found throughout the town-center.EconomyThe preponderant activity is the agriculture and livestock industry, followed by commerce.
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