Candela, Coahuila

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Candela
Candela (Mexico)
Candela
Candela
Coordinates: 26°50′N 100°39′W / 26.833, -100.65
Country Flag of Mexico Mexico
State Coahuila
Municipality Candela
Founded 1690 (Alonso de León)
Government
 - Mayor Roberto Ariel Tijerina Menchaca
Elevation 430 m (1,411 ft)
Population (2000)
 - Total 1,672
 - Demonym Candelense
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
Postal code 25701
Area code(s) 873
Website: www.candelacoahuila.gob.mx

Candela is a town in the northern Mexican state of Coahuila. It is located at 100° 39' 43" West, 26° 50' 25" North, in the state's central region (Región Centro). There were 1,669 inhabitants in 2000.

Founded in 1690 by General Alonso de Leon as a mission called San Bernardino de la Candela.

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Coordinates: 26°50′N, 100°40′W

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