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Coyuca de Catalán
Municipal seat and city
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Coyuca de Catalán is located in Guerrero
Coyuca de Catalán
Coyuca de Catalán
Location in Guerrero
Coyuca de Catalán is located in Mexico
Coyuca de Catalán
Coyuca de Catalán
Location in Mexico
Country  Mexico
State Guerrero
Municipality Coyuca de Catalán
Time zone UTC-6 (Central)

Coyuca de Catalán is a city in southern Mexico. It is located in the state of Guerrero. This city is the main town, also called the "municipal seat," for the larger area known as the municipality of Coyuca de Catalán.

What is Coyuca de Catalán?

Coyuca de Catalán is an important city in the state of Guerrero. Being the "municipal seat" means it's like the capital city for its local region. This is where the main government offices for the municipality are found. People come here for official business and to connect with local leaders.

How Coyuca de Catalán Got Its Name

The city was originally just called Coyuca. It got its longer name, Coyuca de Catalán, to honor a brave person named Nicolás Catalán. He was the son of Antonia Nava de Catalán and her husband, also named Nicolás Catalán. Young Nicolás Catalán sadly lost his life in this area during a battle in the Mexican War of Independence. This war was a very important time when Mexico fought for its freedom from Spain. Adding "de Catalán" to the name helps remember his sacrifice and the history of the region.

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