Morelia facts for kids
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Morelia
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City
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![]() Cathedral of Morelia
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Country | Mexico |
State | Michoacán |
Municipality | Morelia |
Founded | 1541 |
Municipal Status | 1831 |
Founded by | Antonio de Mendoza |
Named for | José María Morelos y Pavón |
Elevation | 1,921 m (6,302 ft) |
Population
(2010)Municipality
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• Total | 729,757 |
• Seat | 597,897 |
Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Postal code |
58000
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Area code(s) | 443 |
Demonym | Moreliano/a |
Website | http://www.morelia.gob.mx |
Morelia is a city and municipality in north central Michoacán in central Mexico. The city is in the Guayangareo Valley and is the capital of the state.
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See also
In Spanish: Morelia para niños
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