Gómez Palacio, Durango

city in Durango, Mexico

Gómez Palacio is a city in northeastern Durango, Mexico. It is near to the border of the state of Coahuila. The city was named in honor of Francisco Gómez Palacio y Bravo, former Governor of Durango. In 2010, 327,985 people lived there,[1] which makes it the state's second-largest community.

Gómez Palacio, Durango
The main square of Gómez Palacio
The main square of Gómez Palacio
Coat of arms of Gómez Palacio, Durango
Nickname: 
industrial capital of comarca lagunera
Gómez Palacio, Durango is located in Durango
Gómez Palacio, Durango
Gómez Palacio, Durango
Location in Mexico
Gómez Palacio, Durango is located in Mexico
Gómez Palacio, Durango
Gómez Palacio, Durango
Gómez Palacio, Durango (Mexico)
Coordinates: 25°34′40″N 103°29′54″W / 25.57778°N 103.49833°W / 25.57778; -103.49833
Country Mexico
StateDurango
MunicipalityGómez Palacio
Population
 (2010)
 • Total327,985
WebsiteOfficial website

References

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  1. "Gómez Palacio". Catálogo de Localidades. Secretaría de Desarrollo Social (SEDESOL). Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2014.

25°33′40″N 103°29′54″W / 25.56111°N 103.49833°W / 25.56111; -103.49833