Juárez Municipality, Chihuahua facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Juárez
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Municipality of Juárez in Chihuahua
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| Country | Mexico | |
| State | Chihuahua | |
| Municipal seat | Ciudad Juárez | |
| Founded | January 5, 1826 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4,853 km2 (1,874 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,391,180 | |
Juárez is a large area in northern Mexico. It is one of the 67 municipalities in the state of Chihuahua. A municipality is like a county or a local government area.
The main city in this municipality is Ciudad Juárez. This city is also called the municipal seat. Most of the people living in the Juárez municipality live in Ciudad Juárez. In 2010, over 1.3 million people lived here.
The municipality and its main city are named after Benito Juárez. He was a very important president in Mexico during the 1800s. The municipality was officially started on January 5, 1826.
Geography of Juárez
The Juárez municipality covers a large area. It is about 4,853 square kilometers (1,874 square miles). This makes it one of the bigger municipalities in Chihuahua.
Towns and Villages in Juárez
The municipality of Juárez has many smaller towns and villages. Here are some of the biggest ones, based on the 2010 census:
| Name | 2010 Census Population |
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| Ciudad Juárez | 1,321,004 |
| San Isidro | 3,483 |
| Loma Blanca | 2,169 |
| Samalayuca | 1,474 |
| San Agustín | 1,359 |
| Total Municipality | 1,332,131 |
Neighboring Areas
The Juárez municipality shares borders with other areas. These include other municipalities in Chihuahua and counties in the United States.
- To the southeast is Guadalupe Municipality.
- To the south is Ahumada Municipality.
- To the west is Ascensión Municipality.
- To the northwest is Doña Ana County, New Mexico in the USA.
- To the north and northeast is El Paso County, Texas in the USA.
See also
- In Spanish: Municipio de Juárez (Chihuahua) para niños
