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Torreón

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1566

    The first Spanish mission arrived in 1566, led by Fr.

  2. Documented history · 1892

    The population grew from 200 in 1892 to 34,000 in 1910.

  3. Documented history · 1907

    Torreón received city status in 1907.

  4. Documented history · 1910

    During the Mexican Revolution (1910–1920), the city was taken more than once; the most prominent character ever to take the city was the revolutionary general Pancho Villa.

  5. First Spanish mission

    The first Spanish mission arrived in 1566, led by Fr. Pedro Espinareda.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Oribe Peralta

    Wikidata records Torreón as this person's place of birth. Mexican association football player.

  • Demián Bichir

    Wikidata records Torreón as this person's place of birth. Mexican actor.

  • Carlos Acevedo

    Wikidata records Torreón as this person's place of birth. Mexican association football player (b. 1996).

  • Raul Allegre

    former NFL Placekicker

  • William Andrew Archer

    American botanist

Historical figures

  • Ricardo Montalbán

    Wikidata records Torreón as this historical figure's place of birth. Mexican actor (1920–2009).

  • Carmen Salinas

    Wikidata records Torreón as this historical figure's place of birth. Mexican actress, impressionist, comedian, politician and theatre entrepreneur (1939–2021).

  • Mexican Revolution

    Named in the source's account of History, with dates 1910–1920.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Torreón yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • El Siglo de Torreón

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Torreón. Daily paper in the Comarca Lagunera, Mexico.

  • XHIA-TV

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Torreón. Former TV station in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Teatro Isauro Martínez

    Wikidata places this site in Torreón. Theatre in Torreón, Mexico.

  • Teatro Nazas

    Wikidata places this site in Torreón. Theatre and opera house in Torreón, Mexico.

  • Suraya Mosque

    Wikidata places this site in Torreón. Mosque in Coahuila, Mexico.

  • Estadio San Isidro

    Wikidata places this site in Torreón. Football stadium in Mexico.

  • Corona Stadium

    Wikidata places this site in Torreón. Football (soccer) stadium in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico, home venue for Santos Laguna.

  • Estadio Corona

    Wikidata places this site in Torreón. Football stadium.

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01 · Overview

Torreón, in brief

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02 · History

How Torreón took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Torreón

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Torreón

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Torreón

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Torreón

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Torreón

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08 · Questions

Questions about Torreón

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Frequently Asked Questions about Torreón

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01 · Q&A

Where is Torreón located and what are its coordinates?

Torreón is situated in Mexico at geographic coordinates 25.5439, -103.4190 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Torreón?

Torreón has a recorded population of approximately 735,340 and observes the America/Monterrey time zone (MXN).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Torreón?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Torreón include es-MX, and the circulating currency is MXN.

04 · Q&A

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