Chilpancingo de los Bravo (municipality) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chilpancingo de los Bravo
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 Chilpancingo de los Bravo
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Guerrero |
| Municipal seat | Chilpancingo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,338.4 km2 (902.9 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 214,219 |
Chilpancingo de los Bravo is a municipality in Mexico. It is located in the state of Guerrero. The main city and capital of this municipality is also called Chilpancingo de los Bravo.
Geography of Chilpancingo
This municipality is located within the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range. This is a large mountain system in southern Mexico. The total area of Chilpancingo de los Bravo is about 2,338.4 square kilometers (902.9 square miles).
In 2005, the municipality had a total population of 214,219 people. This shows how many people lived there at that time.
Main Towns and Villages
The municipality of Chilpancingo de los Bravo has 114 different towns and villages. Here are some of the largest ones:
| Locality | Population |
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| Total Municipality | 214,219 |
| Chilpancingo de los Bravo | 166,796 |
| Petaquillas | 7,627 |
| Ocotito | 6,212 |
| Mazatlán | 4,599 |
| Jaleaca de Catalán | 2,578 |
| Palo Blanco | 2,288 |
| Julián Blanco | 1,956 |
How Chilpancingo is Governed
The municipality of Chilpancingo de los Bravo is led by a person called the Municipal President. This person is like the mayor of the entire municipality. They are in charge of making decisions and managing the area.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Chilpancingo de los Bravo para niños
