Canelas, Durango facts for kids
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Canelas
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Canelas, Durango
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 Canelas
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Durango |
| Municipality | Canelas |
| Elevation | 1,369 m (4,491 ft) |
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| • Total | 734 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
Canelas is a small town in northwestern Mexico. It is located in the state of Durango. Canelas is also the main town of the Canelas municipality. In 2010, about 734 people lived there.
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Where is Canelas?
Canelas is found in a big mountain range. This range is called the Sierra Madre Occidental. The town is surrounded by many tall pine trees.
What is the weather like?
Because of its location, Canelas has a humid sub-tropical climate. This means it is often warm and wet. The area gets a lot of rain.
How do people use the forest?
The forests around Canelas are a natural resource. Many people in the town work in logging. This means they cut down trees for wood.
Famous People from Canelas
- Domingo Arrieta León (1874-1962) was born in Canelas. He was a Mexican general and a statesman. A statesman is someone important in government.
See also
In Spanish: Canelas (Durango) para niños
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