Francisco León

Francisco León
—  Municipality  —
Municipality of Francisco León in Chiapas
Francisco León
Location in Mexico
Coordinates:
Country  Mexico
State Chiapas
Area
 • Total 1,704.1 km2 (658 sq mi)
Population (2005)
 • Total 5,236

Francisco León is a town and one of the 119 Municipalities of Chiapas, in southern Mexico.

In 1982 it was buried in the eruption of El Chichón Volcano. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 5,236.[1] It covers an area of 114.3 km².

References

  1. ^ "Francisco León". Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal / Gobierno del Estado de Chiapas. http://www.e-local.gob.mx/work/templates/enciclo/chiapas/municipios/07033a.htm. Retrieved July 25, 2008.