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Churumuco
Town
Churumuco de Morelos
Churumuco is located in Michoacán
Churumuco
Churumuco
Location in Michoacán
Churumuco is located in Mexico
Churumuco
Churumuco
Location in Mexico
Country Mexico
State Michoacán
Municipality Churumuco
Area
 • Total 111,944 ha (276,620 acre)
 • Water 8,175 ha (20,201 acre)
Elevation
200 m (700 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 14,366
 • Density 12.8332/km2 (33.2378/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-6 (Zona Centro)
Area code(s) 425

Churumuco is a town and a municipality in the southeastern part of the Mexican state of Michoacán. The official name of the town is Churumuco de Morelos. It's a place with a rich history and a unique name!

Discover Churumuco!

Churumuco is a special area in Mexico. It's known for its beautiful landscapes. The municipality covers a large area. It's about 1,119.44 square kilometers. That's a big chunk of land!

What's in a Name?

The name Churumuco comes from an old language. It's from the Purépecha word Churumekua. This word means "Bird's beak." How cool is that?

The town's full name is Churumuco de Morelos. The "Morelos" part honors a very important person. His name was José María Morelos. He was a priest and a brave leader. He helped Mexico gain its independence. He even served as a priest in Churumuco before becoming a revolutionary hero!

Where is Churumuco Located?

Churumuco is in the state of Michoacán. It's in the southeastern part of the state. It shares its borders with other places.

  • To the north, it borders La Huacana.
  • To the northeast, it borders Turicato.
  • To the south, it borders the state of Guerrero.
  • To the southwest, it borders Huetamo.
  • To the west, it borders Arteaga.

How Many People Live There?

According to a count in 2005, about 13,801 people lived in the municipality of Churumuco. Later, in 2010, the population was counted as 14,366. This shows that more people are choosing to live in this interesting area!

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