Benito Juárez is a municipality in the Mexican state of Guerrero. The municipal seat lies at San Jerónimo de Juárez. The municipality covers an area of 284.9 km2. The municipality is located at 17°11′N 100°30′W / 17.183°N 100.500°W / 17.183; -100.500, on the Pacific coast between Acapulco and Zihuatanejo. It is drained by the Río Atoyac.

Benito Juárez
Municipality of Benito Juárez in Guerrero
Municipality of Benito Juárez in Guerrero
Benito Juárez is located in Mexico
Benito Juárez
Benito Juárez
Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 17°11′N 100°30′W / 17.183°N 100.500°W / 17.183; -100.500
Country Mexico
StateGuerrero
Municipal seatSan Jerónimo de Juárez
Area
 • Total284.9 km2 (110.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total14,444

As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 14,444.[1]

It was named in honour of 19th-century president and patriot Benito Juárez.

References

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  1. ^ "Benito Juárez". Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. Archived from the original on December 22, 2004. Retrieved December 23, 2008.
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