Riva Palacio Municipality
Riva Palacio is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at San Andrés. The municipality covers an area of 808.97 km².
Riva Palacio | |
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 Municipality of Riva Palacio in Chihuahua | |
| Coordinates: 28°32′45″N 106°30′06″W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State |  Chihuahua |
| Founded | 1894 |
| Named for | Vicente Riva Palacio |
| Seat | San Andrés |
| Largest city | San Andrés |
| Area | |
| • Total | 808.97 km2 (312.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 8,012 |
| • Density | 9.9/km2 (26/sq mi) |
As of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 8,012,[1] up from 7,811 as of 2005.[2]
The municipality had 155 localities, none of which had a population over 1,000.[1]
The municipality's name is in honor of Vicente Riva Palacio.
Geography
Towns and villages
The municipality has 98 localities. The largest are:
| Name | Population (2005) |
|---|---|
| San Andrés | 667 |
| Campo Sesenta y Tres | 286 |
| Sainapuchi | 263 |
| Total Municipality | 7,811 |
References
- "Riva Palacio". Catálogo de Localidades. Secretaría de Desarrollo Social (SEDESOL). Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- "Riva Palacio". Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. Retrieved October 19, 2008.
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