Is Villa de Galicia de Compostela a real city?
Its full name is Villa de Galicia de Compostela de Indias and it is a city founded in 1530 by Nuño Beltrán. Before, it had been inhabited by the indigenous peoples of the Mazatlan manors. The name of this Magical Town is due in honor of the city of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, which is why it is considered a real city.
Why is Santiago de Compostela a magical town?
The name of this Magical Town is due in honor of the city of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, which is why it is considered a real city. This beautiful corner of Mexico has great natural wealth, as there are large green areas, as well as long beaches nearby. It also has historical and cultural monuments of great importance.
What is the population of Santiago de Compostela?
The town and its municipal seat had a population of 15,991 in 2000. The name was given in honor of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain; tradition says that "Compostela" comes from Latin campus stellae, "field of stars" (another theory makes it come from composita tella or even compositella ).
