Mazatán Municipality, Sonora facts for kids
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Mazatán Municipality
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Sonora |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (No DST) |
Mazatán Municipality is a special area in the Mexican state of Sonora. It is located in the northwestern part of Mexico. Think of a municipality like a county or a local government area.
About Mazatán: Size and People
The total area of Mazatán Municipality is about 649.27 square kilometers. That's roughly 250 square miles! In 2000, about 4,187 people lived here. You can find more details about population from the INEGI website.
The main town, or "municipal seat," is also called Mazatán. In 2000, about 1,499 people lived in this town. The town sits at an elevation of 450 meters (about 1,476 feet) above sea level.
Nearby Places
Mazatán Municipality shares its borders with several other municipalities. These are like its neighbors. The municipalities next to Mazatán are:
- Ures Municipality
- Villa Pesqueira Municipality
- La Colorada Municipality
- Hermosillo Municipality
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