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Colonia 18 de Marzo

Guanajuato, Mexico · North America

About Colonia 18 de Marzo

Colonia 18 de Marzo sits on the route: 10 minutes from Fraccionamiento Praderas de la Venta, 50km from San Miguel de Allende.

Colonia 18 de Marzo is a town located in Guanajuato, Mexico. With a population of 2,065, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Colonia 18 de Marzo sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Colonia 18 de Marzo to your route.

About Colonia 18 de Marzo

Villagrán is a Mexican city (and municipality) located in the state of Guanajuato. With an area of 125.4 square kilometres, Villagrán accounts for 0.41% of the surface of the state. It is bordered to the north by Santa Cruz de Juventino Rosas, to the east by Celaya, to the south by Cortazar, and to the west by

Read more Salamanca. The municipality had a population of 45,941 according to the 2005 census. Located in the fertile Bajío, the economy of the Villagran is heavily based on agriculture and ranching. The municipal president of the city and its microregions is Armando Torrecilas Mejía.

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Where is Colonia 18 de Marzo located?

Colonia 18 de Marzo is located in Guanajuato, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.5556 latitude, -101.0356 longitude.

What is the population of Colonia 18 de Marzo?

Colonia 18 de Marzo has a population of approximately 2,065 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
2,065
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Guanajuato
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.5556, -101.0356

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from Colonia 18 de Marzo

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

San Miguel de Allende

A beautifully preserved colonial town renowned for its baroque Spanish architecture, thriving arts scene, and the iconic pink Parroquia church.

50 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Guanajuato

A colorful UNESCO city built in a ravine, famous for its underground street tunnels, baroque architecture, and the annual Cervantino festival.

56 km · about 65 min drive

museum

Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato

A macabre museum displaying over 100 naturally mummified bodies exhumed from a local cemetery, preserved by the region's dry climate.

57 km · about 65 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Colonia 18 de Marzo.

Suchitlán

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 1,676

Fraccionamiento Praderas de la Venta

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 1,420

Sarabia

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 5,280

Mexicanos

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 5,782

El Caracol

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,052

Villagrán

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 27,079

San José de la Montaña

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,222

Santiago de Cuenda

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 6,524

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