Frontera Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Frontera
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Municipality of Frontera in Coahuila
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 Frontera
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State | Coahuila | |
| Municipal seat | Ciudad Frontera | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 506.8 km2 (195.7 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 70,160 | |
Frontera is a municipality located in the state of Coahuila, in north-eastern Mexico. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county in some other countries. The main town, or municipal seat, of Frontera is called Ciudad Frontera.
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What is the Municipality of Frontera?
Frontera is one of the 38 municipalities that make up the state of Coahuila. It is an important part of the local government system in Mexico. The municipal seat, Ciudad Frontera, is where the main offices for the municipality are located.
Where is Frontera located?
The municipality of Frontera is found in the north-eastern part of Mexico. It is specifically located within the state of Coahuila. This state is known for its deserts and mountains.
How big is Frontera?
The total area of the Frontera municipality is about 506.8 square kilometers. To give you an idea, this is roughly the size of a medium-sized city. It includes both urban areas and surrounding lands.
How many people live in Frontera?
According to information from 2005, the municipality of Frontera had a total population of 70,160 people. This number includes everyone living in the main town and the smaller communities within the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Frontera para niños
