Charcas, San Luis Potosí
Municipality and town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charcas is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí in central Mexico.[1] The municipality covers an area of 4.911 km2. As of 2020, the municipality had a total population of 14,117 people.[2] Charcas is just south of the Tropic of Cancer. Due to its elevation of 2,219 metres (7,280 ft), the climate is mild.
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Charcas | |
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Municipality and town | |
Coordinates: 23°7′34″N 101°6′46″W | |
Country | Mexico |
State | San Luis Potosí |
Elevation | 2,219 m (7,280 ft) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 14,117 |
• Density | 2,874/km2 (7,440/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
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The town was founded in 1578 by Spanish conquistadors.[citation needed]