Chihuahua City

state capital of the Mexican state of Chihuahua

The city of Chihuahua is the state capital of the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It is also the seat of Chihuahua Municipality. It has a population of about 825,327. The predominant activity is industry, including domestic heavy, light industries, consumer goods production, and to a smaller extent maquiladoras.

City of Chihuahua
City
Official seal of City of Chihuahua
Motto(s): 
Valentía, Lealtad, Hospitalidad (English: Courage, Loyalty, Hospitality)
Location in the state of Chihuahua
Location in the state of Chihuahua
Coordinates: 28°38′07″N 106°05′20″W / 28.63528°N 106.08889°W / 28.63528; -106.08889
CountryMexico
StateChihuahua
MunicipalityChihuahua
Government
 • AlcaldeMarco Quezada (PRI)
Elevation
1,415 m (4,636 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total841,490
 • Demonym
Chihuahuan
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
31000
Area code+52 614
WebsiteCity of Chihuahua