Campeche

state of Mexico

Campeche is a state in the south-east of Mexico. Its capital is also called Campeche. About 750,000 people live in Campeche.

State of Campeche
Coat of arms of State of Campeche
Location within Mexico
Location within Mexico
Municipalities of Campeche
Municipalities of Campeche
Coordinates: 18°50′11″N 90°24′12″W / 18.8364°N 90.4033°W / 18.8364; -90.4033
CountryMexico
CapitalCampeche
Municipalities11
Largest CitySan Francisco de Campeche
Government
 • GovernorAlejandro Moreno Cárdenas (PRI)
 • Federal DeputiesPRI:2
 • Federal SenatorsPRI:2
PAN:1
Area
 • Total50,812 km2 (19,619 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total754,730 (Ranked 30th)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
HDI (2004)0.8189 - high
Ranked 9th
ISO 3166-2MX-CAM
Postal abbr.Camps.
Websitehttp://www.campeche.gob.mx