Municipalities of Coahuila Facts for Kids

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Coahuila is a state in Northeast Mexico. It is divided into 38 special areas called municipalities. In 2020, Coahuila was the 15th most populated state in Mexico with over 3.1 million people. It is also the third largest state by land area, covering about 151,846 square kilometers (58,628 square miles).

About Coahuila's Municipalities
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About Coahuila's Municipalities

What Are Municipalities?

Municipalities in Coahuila are like local governments. They have their own power to make decisions, as stated in Mexico's constitution. Every three years, people in a municipality vote for a leader called a municipal president. This president leads a group of elected officials called the municipal council.

What Do Municipalities Do?

The municipal council is in charge of many important public services. These include providing water, street lights, and keeping people safe. They also manage traffic and take care of public parks, gardens, and cemeteries. Sometimes, they help the state and federal governments with things like education, emergency services, and protecting the environment. Since 1984, municipalities can collect taxes and fees. However, they get most of their money from the state and federal governments.

Key Facts About Coahuila's Municipalities

The largest municipality by population is Saltillo. It is also the state capital and has about 880,000 residents. The smallest municipality is Abasolo, with just over 1,000 residents.

When it comes to land area, Ocampo is the biggest municipality in Coahuila. It covers about 26,064 square kilometers (10,063 square miles). This makes it the third largest municipality in all of Mexico! The smallest municipality by land area is Allende, which is about 252 square kilometers (97 square miles).

The very first municipality to be officially formed was Monclova on August 12, 1689. The newest one is Francisco I. Madero, which was created on December 2, 1936.