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.
Country | Mexico |
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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 |
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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 México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. Archived from the original on February 23, 2007. Retrieved October 19, 2008.