Durango

state of Mexico

Durango is a state in northwest Mexico. About 1,510,000 people live there. Its capital is Victoria de Durango.

State of Durango
Coat of arms of State of Durango
Location within Mexico
Location within Mexico
Coordinates: 24°56′05″N 104°54′43″W / 24.9347°N 104.9119°W / 24.9347; -104.9119
CountryMexico
CapitalDurango
Municipalities39
AdmissionMay 22, 1824[1]
Government
 • GovernorIsmael Hernández Deras (PRI)
 • Federal DeputiesPRI: 3
PAN: 1
 • Federal SenatorsPAN: 2
PRI: 1
Area
 • Total123,181 km2 (47,560 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total1,509,117(Ranked 23rd)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
HDI (2017)0.775 - high
Ranked 15th
ISO 3166-2MX-DUR
Postal abbr.Dgo.
WebsiteDurango State Government

References change

  1. Benson, Nettie Lee (1994). "La diputación provincial y el federalismo mexicano" (in Spanish). ISBN 9789681205867.