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Mazatlán () is a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. The city serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding ''municipio'', known as the Mazatlán Municipality. It is located at on the Pacific coast, across from the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula. Mazatlán is a Nahuatl word meaning "place of deer".〔(Ayuntamiento Municipal de Mazatlán )〕 The city was founded in 1531 by an army of Spaniards and indigenous settlers. By the mid-19th century a large group of immigrants had arrived from Germany. These new citizens developed Mazatlán into a thriving commercial seaport, importing equipment for the nearby gold and silver mines. It served as the capital of Sinaloa from 1859 to 1873. The German settlers also influenced the local music, banda, which is an alteration of Bavarian folk music. The settlers also established the Pacifico Brewery on March 14, 1900. With a population of 438,434 (city) and 489,987 (municipality) as of the 2010 census, Mazatlán is the second-largest city in the state. It is also a popular tourist destination, with its beaches lined with resort hotels. A car ferry plies its trade across the Gulf of California from Mazatlán to La Paz, Baja California Sur. The municipality has a land area of 3,068.48 km² (1,184.75 sq mi) and includes smaller outlying communities such as Villa Unión, La Noria, El Quelite, El Habal and many other small villages. Mazatlán is served by General Rafael Buelna International Airport. ==Neighboring communities== The town of Mazatlán is organized territorially into nine sindicaturas: Mazatlán. Municipal capital, largest and most important tourist destination. Villa Union. Located 25 km from Mazatlán, second most important town of the municipality. It is said that the first settlers belonged to a Spanish family who arrived there in 1576. Among its economic activities are fishing, agriculture, livestock, fruit growing, aquaculture, and brick making.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Villa Unión: Localización e Historia )〕 El Recodo. So-called for the square shape of the Rio Presidio at this point. It is the cradle of Don Cruz Lizarraga, founder of the international Banda El Recodo. Its economic activities are livestock, agriculture, fruit growing, tanning, and saddlery.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=El Recodo: Localización e Historia )〕 El Quelite. Picturesque and attractive tourist town located 38 km northwest of Mazatlán. It crosses a river which is called River El Quelite. Its houses contain the Spanish classical influence predominant in the eighteenth century. Charrería is practiced here, as is the prehispanic game Ulama. The main economic activities are: livestock, agriculture, farming and fruit growing.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=El Quelite: Localización e Historia )〕 Mármol de Salcido. This town is 32 km from Mazatlán. It was an important production center of cement and lime. Its current economic activity is the production of chilies, fodder, and tomatoes; its coast has a large number of pristine beaches.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Mármol de Salcido: Localización e Historia )〕 El Roble. Founded in 1867, it is 32 km from Mazatlán. It became the largest sugar mill in the south of the state. Its main economic activities are agriculture and the production of cheese and honey.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=El Roble: Localización e Historia )〕 Siqueiros. Originally called Penitas, it then adopted the name of San José de Siqueiros in honor of the patron saint of the town and the name of its founder. Founded in 1749, it is located 29 km from Mazatlán on the Rio Presidio. Among its economic activities are agriculture, livestock, and vegetables.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Siqueros: Localización e Historia )〕 La Noria. Located 35 km northwest of Mazatlán. Its first settlers date from the late sixteenth century. Among its economic activities are livestock, agriculture, and saddlery. It is near to Presa Picachos.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=La Noria: Localización e Historia )〕 A few miles away is the famous Vinata de Los Osuna, a major producer of blue agave belonging to the family of the same name.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Los Osuna )〕 El Habal. Village located 10 km north of Mazatlán. Its inhabitants are engaged in animal husbandry, farming, and fruit growing.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=El Habal: Localización e Historia )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mazatlán」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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