Riva Palacio Municipality
Municipality in the Mexican state of Chihuahua From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Riva Palacio is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at San Andrés. Riva Palacio has an area of 808.97 km².
Riva Palacio | |
|---|---|
 Municipality of Riva Palacio in Chihuahua | |
| Coordinates: 28°32′45″N 106°30′06″W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State |  Chihuahua |
| Founded | 1894 |
| Named for | Vicente Riva Palacio |
| Seat | San Andrés |
| Largest city | San Andrés |
| Area | |
| • Total | 808.97 km2 (312.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 8,012 |
| • Density | 9.9/km2 (26/sq mi) |
As of 2010, it had a of 8,012,[1] up from 7,811 as of 2005.[2]
The municipality had 155 localities, none of which had a population over 1,000.[1]
The municipality's name is in honour of Vicente Riva Palacio.
Towns and villages
Riva Palacio has 98 localities. The largest are:
| Name | Population (2005) |
|---|---|
| San Andrés | 667 |
| Campo Sesenta y Tres | 286 |
| Sainapuchi | 263 |
| Total Municipality | 7,811 |
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