Morelos Municipality, Chihuahua
Morelos is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in north-western Mexico. The municipal seat is Morelos. The municipality covers an area of 1336.8 km².
 Municipality of Morelos in Chihuahua | |
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| Coordinates: 26°40′15″N 107°40′39″W / 26.67083°N 107.67750°WCoordinates: 26°40′15″N 107°40′39″W / 26.67083°N 107.67750°W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipal seat | Morelos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,336.8 km2 (516.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 7,172 |
As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 7,172.[1]
It is named after Independence War hero José María Morelos.
Geography
Towns and villages
The municipality has 295 localities. They include:
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Morelos | 735 |
| Ciénega Prieta | 371 |
| El Tablón | 346 |
| Potrero de Los Bojórquez | 314 |
| Rancho Mesa los Leales | 222 |
| Total Municipality | 7,172 |
References
- ↑ Morelos. Enciclopedia de los Municipios de MéxicoInstituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. Retrieved October 19, 2008.
