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Celaya (sālä`yä), city (1990 pop. 214,856), Guanajuato state, W central Mexico. In a region watered by the Lerma irrigation works, Celaya is the center of a prosperous corn, cereal, and bean growing area. Cattle raising and the associated dairy industry are also important. Founded in 1571, Celaya was frequently involved in Mexican wars. It was the first city to be captured (Sept. 28, 1810) by Hidalgo y Costilla. In 1915, Álvaro Obregón decisively defeated Francisco Villa at Celaya. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In addition to the integrated steel making facility at Lazaro Cardenas, the acquisition also includes Metaver, a mini-mill, Sibasa and Camsa, two rolling mills in Celaya, Guanajuato (Sibasa) and Tultitlan, State of Mexico as well as Border Steel, a mini-mill in Texas, USA. CELAYA, GUANAJUATO, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2004 CELAYA, GUANAJUATO, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2003 |
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