Guachochi Municipality

Guachochi is a one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The municipal seat is Guachochi. The municipality covers an area of 4,340.35 km².

Municipality
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Municipality of Guachochi in Chihuahua
Municipality of Guachochi in Chihuahua
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Coordinates: 26°49′10″N 107°4′12″W / 26.81944°N 107.07000°W / 26.81944; -107.07000Coordinates: 26°49′10″N 107°4′12″W / 26.81944°N 107.07000°W / 26.81944; -107.07000
CountryMexico
StateChihuahua
Municipal seatGuachochi
Municipality created31 December 1962
Area
 • Total4,340.36 km2 (1,675.82 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total45,881

As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 45,881.[1]

Geography

Towns and villages

The municipality has 1,134 localities. They include:

Name Population
Guachochi 12,385
Samachique 1,115
Norogachi 752
Rocheachi 729
Total Municipality 45,881

References

  1. Guachochi. Enciclopedia de los Municipios de MéxicoInstituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. Retrieved 2008-09-27.