Riva Palacio is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at San Andrés. Riva Palacio has an area of 808.97 km².
Riva Palacio | |
|---|---|
 Municipality of Riva Palacio in Chihuahua | |
| Coordinates: 28°32′45″N 106°30′06″W / 28.54583°N 106.50167°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, it had a 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 honour of Vicente Riva Palacio.
Geography edit
Towns and villages edit
Riva Palacio has 98 localities. The largest are:
| Name | Population (2005) |
|---|---|
| San Andrés | 667 |
| Campo Sesenta y Tres | 286 |
| Sainapuchi | 263 |
| Total Municipality | 7,811 |
References edit
- ^ a b "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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