Gran Morelos Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gran Morelos
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Municipality of Gran Morelos in Chihuahua
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 Gran Morelos
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipal seat | San Nicolás de Carretas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 424.2 km2 (163.8 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,209 |
Gran Morelos is a municipality located in the northern part of Mexico. It is one of the 67 municipalities in the state of Chihuahua. The main town, or municipal seat, is called San Nicolás de Carretas.
About Gran Morelos
Gran Morelos covers an area of about 424.2 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 60,000 football fields! It's a place with a smaller population, making it a quiet area.
Population and Communities
In 2010, the total population of Gran Morelos was 3,209 people. This was a small increase from 3,092 people in 2005. The municipality has 48 different communities or "localities." None of these communities are very large; in fact, none of them had more than 1,000 people living there in 2010.
Local Government
Like other municipalities in Mexico, Gran Morelos has its own local government. This government is led by a person called the Municipal President. As of the information available, the Municipal President was Pedro Efrén Montes Pérez. The Municipal President helps manage the services and needs of the people living in Gran Morelos.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Gran Morelos para niños
