city, western Guanajuato estado (state), north-central Mexico. It lies in the valley of the upper Turbio River, an extension of the agricultural district known as the Bajío basin, at an elevation of 5,781 feet (1,762 m). Although primarily an agricultural centre trading in corn (maize), beans, wheat, and truck crops (notably fruits), the city has some industry. Straw hats, rebozos (shawls), flour, and chicle are the principal products. A highway leads northeast to León. Pop. (2000) 65,183; (2005) urban agglom., 159,127.