OJITOS DE SANTA LUCIA

'Ojitos de Santa Lucia', is a town located in the northwestern region of Zacatecas, Mexico.

Contents

History

Origin of the name

Geography

Economy

External links

History

It 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 territory.

Origin 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''. Although today it is believed that the name came from the patron of the town, Santa Lucia, the town was originally named after two central lakes located in downtown Ojitos. Later the natural springs stopped refilling with fresh water and are no longer in the Town. The word comes from the use of "Ojo de Agua", meaning lake or body of water. The predominant Catholics renamed the town and added the "de Santa Lucia" at the end to honor their patron.

Geography

The town is located in the Municipality of Juan Aldama in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. It is the biggest town in this municipality after Juan Aldama. It is bordered by the towns of Jalpa, Juan Aldama, and Las Norias in the state of Zacatecas and by Reyes in the state of Durango. The town itself is surrounded by three hills: El Cerro Caido, El Cerro Gordo, and El Cerro de la Peña

Economy

The preponderant activity is the agriculture and livestock industry, followed by commerce.

External links

★ Ojitos de Santa Lucia