In the history Mexico contained several territories (territorios).
The 1824 Constitution of Mexico defined 4 territories, others were created later.
| Date | Territory | Change | Legal source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1824-10-04 | Alta California Territory | created | 1824 Constitution of Mexico |
| 1824-10-04 | Baja California Territory | created | 1824 Constitution of Mexico |
| 1824-10-04 | Colima Territory | created | 1824 Constitution of Mexico |
| 1824-10-04 | Nuevo México Territory | created | 1824 Constitution of Mexico |
| 1824-11-24 | Tlaxcala Territory | created from parts of Puebla State. | |
| 1835-05-23 | Aguascalientes Territory | created from parts of Zacatecas State. | |
| 1858-05-03 | Campeche Territory | created from Campeche District of Yucatán State. | |
| 1884-12-12 | Tepic Territory | created from parts of Jalisco State. | by decree of President Manuel González |
| 1902-11-24 | Quintana Roo Territory | created from part of Yucatan State. | by decree of President Porfirio Díaz |
| 1930-12-30 | Norte de Baja California Territory | created from Baja California Territory | |
| 1930-12-30 | Sur de Baja California Territory | created from Baja California Territory |