Morelos Municipality, Chihuahua facts for kids
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Morelos
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Municipality of Morelos in Chihuahua
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 Morelos
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipal seat | Morelos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,336.8 km2 (516.1 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,343 |
| • Density | 6.2410/km2 (16.1642/sq mi) |
Morelos is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in north-western Mexico. The municipal seat lies at Morelos. The municipality covers an area of 1336.8 km².
As of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 8,343, up from 7,172 as of 2005.
The municipality had 556 localities, none of which had a population over 1,000.
The municipality's name honors Independence War hero José María Morelos.
Geography
Towns and villages
The municipality has 295 localities. The largest are:
| Name | Population (2005) |
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| Morelos | 735 |
| Ciénega Prieta | 371 |
| El Tablón | 346 |
| Potrero de Los Bojórquez | 314 |
| Rancho Mesa los Leales | 222 |
| Total Municipality | 7,172 |
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