Morelos Municipality, Coahuila facts for kids
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Morelos
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Municipality of Morelos in Coahuila
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State |  Coahuila |
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| Founded | 3 February 1826 | |
| Named for | José María Morelos | |
| Seat | Morelos | |
| Largest city | Morelos | |
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| • Total | 606.2 km2 (234.1 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,516 | |
Morelos is a small but interesting area in the state of Coahuila, located in the northeastern part of Mexico. It's one of the 38 special areas called "municipalities" in Coahuila. The main town, also named Morelos, is where the local government is located. This municipality covers about 606.2 square kilometers. In 2005, around 1,516 people lived here.
Where is Morelos?
Morelos is found in the state of Coahuila, which is in northeastern Mexico. Knowing its neighbors helps us understand its place on the map.
Neighboring Municipalities
Morelos shares its borders with several other municipalities:
- Zaragoza Municipality to the north
- Nava Municipality to the northeast
- Allende Municipality to the southeast
- Sabinas Municipality to the south
- San Juan de Sabinas Municipality to the southwest
- Múzquiz Municipality to the west
Important Roads
Two main roads help people travel to and from Morelos:
Mexican Federal Highway 29
Coahuila State Highway 10
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Morelos (Coahuila) para niños
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