Doctor Arroyo, Nuevo León facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Doctor Arroyo Municipality
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Municipality
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 Doctor Arroyo Municipality
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Nuevo León |
| Municipal seat | Doctor Arroyo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,106.2 km2 (1,971.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,720 m (5,640 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,339 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Doctor Arroyo Municipality is a special area in the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León. It's like a big county or district. This municipality covers a large area of about 5,106.2 square kilometers.
The area was named to honor a person called José Francisco Arroyo de Anda. The name was officially changed on September 22, 1826. According to the 2010 census, about 9,339 people lived in Doctor Arroyo Municipality.
Geography
Doctor Arroyo Municipality is located in the Sierra Madre Oriental, which is a large mountain range. It shares its borders with several other places.
Neighboring Areas
- To the north, it borders the municipalities of Aramberri and Galeana.
- To the south, it borders Mier y Noriega and the state of San Luis Potosí.
- To the east, it borders Aramberri, General Zaragoza, and the state of Tamaulipas.
Landscape and Climate
Doctor Arroyo is known for its mountains and rivers. Some rivers here are "intermittent," meaning they don't always have water flowing in them. They might dry up during certain times of the year. During winter, it sometimes snows in the mountains, which can be a beautiful sight!
See also
In Spanish: Doctor Arroyo para niños
