Chínipas Municipality facts for kids
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Chínipas
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Municipality of Chínipas in Chihuahua
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 Chínipas
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipal seat | Chínipas de Almada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,278.9 km2 (879.9 sq mi) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 8,441 |
Chínipas is a municipality located in the northern part of Mexico. It is found in the state of Chihuahua. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or district in other countries. The main town, or "municipal seat," where the local government is located, is called Chínipas de Almada.
What is the Municipality of Chínipas?
Mexico is divided into different states, and each state is further divided into smaller areas called municipalities. Chínipas is one of 67 municipalities in the state of Chihuahua. It covers a large area of about 2,278.9 square kilometers (about 880 square miles). This makes it a significant part of the state.
People and Places in Chínipas
As of 2010, the municipality of Chínipas had a total population of 8,441 people. This number was an increase from 7,233 people counted in 2005, showing that more people moved to or were born in the area.
The municipality is made up of many different communities, called "localities." In 2010, there were 256 such places. The two largest communities were:
- Chínipas de Almada: This is the main town and the municipal seat. It had 1,934 residents in 2010 and is considered an urban area.
- Milpillas: This community had 1,025 residents in 2010 and is classified as a rural area.
These communities are where the people of Chínipas live, work, and go to school.
