Coyame
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For other uses, see Coyame, Veracruz.
| Santiago de Coyame | |
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 Santiago de Coyame
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| Coordinates: 29°27′41″N 105°05′50″W / 29.46139°N 105.09722°WCoordinates: 29°27′41″N 105°05′50″W / 29.46139°N 105.09722°W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipality | Coyame del Sotol |
| Founded | 1715 |
| Elevation | 1,220 m (4,000 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 709 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC−7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC−6) |
| Postal code | 32850 |
| Area code(s) | 626 |
| Demonym | Coyamense |
Coyame (formally: Santiago de Coyame) is a town in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It serves as the municipal seat of Coyame del Sotol Municipality.
In the 2010 INEGI Census, the town reported a total population of 709. [1]
It was founded in 1715 by the Spanish explorer Juan Antonio Traviña y Retes.
See also [edit]
- Coyame UFO Incident of 1974
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