Suchiate
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| Suchiate | |
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| Coordinates: 14°40′45″N 92°08′59″W / 14.67917°N 92.14972°W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chiapas |
| Municipal seat | Ciudad Hidalgo |
| Municipality created | 4 July 1925 |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 606.1 km2 (234 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Municipality | 35,056 |
| • Density | 57.8/km2 (149.8/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 19,106 |
| Website | www.suchiate.chiapas.gob.mx |
Suchiate is a municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas, on the border with Guatemala. It is in the Soconusco region, and is the southernmost municipality both in Chiapas and in all of Mexico. On the eastern edge of the municipality, flowing from north to south, is the Río Suchiate, which forms the international border. Two communities within the municipality are border crossings with Guatemala, Ciudad Hidalgo and Talismán. Ciudad Hidalgo is the municipal seat and has a customs house at the border. Suchiate reported a 2010 census population of 35,056 persons. It has a land area of 606.1 km² (234.0 sq mi).
[edit] Towns and villages
The largest localities (cities, towns, and villages) are:
| Name | 2010 Census Population |
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| Ciudad Hidalgo | 14,606 |
| La Libertad | 4,500 |
| Ignacio López Rayón | 1,573 |
| Total Municipality | 35,056 |
[edit] References
- 2010 census tables: INEGI: Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática
- Suchiate Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México, INAFED. Accessed 2008-11-02.
Coordinates: 14°40′45″N 92°08′59″W / 14.67917°N 92.14972°W
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