ACAMBARO

city, southeastern Guanajuato estado ("state"), central Mexico. Acmbaro lies along the Lerma River, in the central plateau, at 6,388 feet (1,947 m) above sea level. A Spanish settlement was founded there in 1526 on the site of a small Tarascan Indian village. With the construction of the Sols Reservoir, irrigation water became available to bring land under cultivation. Corn (maize), beans, wheat, and chick-peas are the principal crops. Cattle, sheep, and pig raising are also important. Much of Acmbaro's importance derives from its function as a rail and highway junction 45 miles (70 km) south of Celaya and 172 miles (277 km) west-northwest of Mexico City. Pop. (1980) 38,224.