Guachochi Municipality

Guachochi
—  Municipality  —
Municipality of Guachochi in Chihuahua
Guachochi
Location in Mexico
Coordinates:
Country  Mexico
State Chihuahua
Capital town Guachochi
Official Website http://www.guachochi.com.mx
Municipality created 31 December 1962
Area
 • Total 4,340.36 km2 (1,675.8 sq mi)
Population (2005)
 • Total 45,881

Guachochi is a one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at Guachochi. The municipality covers an area of 4,340.35 km².

It was created by the State Congress on 31 December 1962, with its escision from the municipality of Batopilas.

As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 45,881.[1]

Geography

Towns and villages

The municipality has 1,134 localities. The largest are:

Name Population
Guachochi 12,385
Samachique 1,115
Norogachi 752
Rocheachi 729
Total Municipality 45,881

References

  1. ^ "Guachochi". Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. http://www.e-local.gob.mx/work/templates/enciclo/chihuahua/Mpios/08027a.htm. Retrieved 2008-09-27.