Guachochi Municipality
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| Guachochi | |
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| Coordinates: 26°49′10″N 107°4′12″W / 26.81944°N 107.07°WCoordinates: 26°49′10″N 107°4′12″W / 26.81944°N 107.07°W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Capital town | Guachochi |
| Official Website | http://www.guachochi.com.mx |
| Municipality created | 31 December 1962 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,340.36 km2 (1,675.82 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 45,881 |
Guachochi is a one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at Guachochi. The municipality covers an area of 4,340.35 km².
It was created by the State Congress on 31 December 1962, with its escision from the municipality of Batopilas.
As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 45,881.[1]
[edit] Geography
[edit] Towns and villages
The municipality has 1,134 localities. The largest are:
| Name | Population |
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| Guachochi | 12,385 |
| Samachique | 1,115 |
| Norogachi | 752 |
| Rocheachi | 729 |
| Total Municipality | 45,881 |
[edit] References
- ^ "Guachochi". Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. http://www.e-local.gob.mx/work/templates/enciclo/chihuahua/Mpios/08027a.htm. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
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