The municipality was named in honor of José Mariano Abasolo, who participated in the Mexican War of Independence.
[1] The municipality of Abasolo is located in the central western region of the state, in the Salinas Valley.
Its coordinates are 29º98’ N and 100º23’ W. Abasolo extends over 76.90 square kilometers and is 907 metres (2,976 ft) above sea level.
The prevailing climate in the municipality is temperate and hot, with an average temperature of 18 °C; May and June are the warmest months.
Average annual rainfall is between 400 and 500 millimeters; August, September and October are the rainy season.