Ascensión Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ascensión
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Municipality of Ascensión in Chihuahua
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipal seat | Ascensión |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11,000.1 km2 (4,247.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,300 m (4,300 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23,975 |
Ascensión is a municipality in northern Mexico. It is one of the 67 municipalities found in the state of Chihuahua. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county in some other countries.
The main city in this area is also called Ascensión, Chihuahua. This city is the "municipal seat," which means it's where the local government offices are located. The entire municipality of Ascensión covers a large area of about 11,000 square kilometers (about 4,247 square miles).
In 2010, the total number of people living in the municipality was 23,975.
Exploring Ascensión's Geography
Ascensión is located in a part of Mexico that shares a border with the United States. Its geography includes different types of land, from flat areas to higher elevations.
Main Towns and Villages
Within the municipality of Ascensión, there are several towns and villages where people live. The biggest ones are:
| Place Name | Population (2010) |
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| Ascensión | 13,456 |
| Puerto Palomas de Villa | 4,866 |
| Guadalupe Victoria | 1,369 |
| El Bismarck | 885 |
| Entronque | 670 |
| Total for Municipality | 23,975 |
Neighboring Areas
The municipality of Ascensión shares its borders with several other municipalities in Chihuahua, Mexico, and also with counties in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
- To the east, it borders Juárez Municipality.
- To the southeast, you'll find Ahumada Municipality.
- To the south, it's next to Buenaventura Municipality and Nuevo Casas Grandes Municipality.
- To the west, it borders Janos Municipality.
- To the northwest, it touches Hidalgo County, New Mexico in the USA.
- To the north, it borders Luna County, New Mexico, also in the USA.
- To the northeast, it's next to Doña Ana County, New Mexico, in the USA.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Ascensión para niños
