Morelos Municipality, Chihuahua

municipality of Chihuahua State, Mexico

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.

Morelos
Municipality of Morelos in Chihuahua
Municipality of Morelos in Chihuahua
Morelos is located in Mexico
Morelos
Morelos
Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 26°40′15″N 107°40′39″W / 26.67083°N 107.67750°W / 26.67083; -107.67750
CountryMexico
StateChihuahua
Municipal seatMorelos
Area
 • Total1,336.8 km2 (516.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total7,172

As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 7,172.[1]

It is named after Independence War hero José María Morelos.

Geography change

Towns and villages change

The municipality has 295 localities. They include:

Name Population
Morelos 735
Ciénega Prieta 371
El Tablón 346
Potrero de Los Bojórquez 314
Rancho Mesa los Leales 222
Total Municipality 7,172

References change

  1. "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.