Nuevo Casas Grandes Municipality facts for kids
Nuevo Casas Grandes is a municipality in Mexico. It is located in the northwestern part of the state of Chihuahua. The main city and capital of this municipality is also called Nuevo Casas Grandes.
In 2010, about 59,337 people lived in the Nuevo Casas Grandes municipality. The city of Nuevo Casas Grandes itself had a population of 55,553 people. The rest of the municipality had 158 smaller towns and villages. None of these smaller places had more than 1,000 residents.
The municipality has one airport. It is also seven hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
In early 2021, like many places, Nuevo Casas Grandes faced health challenges. By March 2, 2021, there were 696 reported cases of a widespread illness in the area.
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About Nuevo Casas Grandes
Nuevo Casas Grandes is an important area in Chihuahua. A "municipality" in Mexico is like a county or a local government area. It includes a main city and the smaller towns and rural areas around it.
Location and Geography
Nuevo Casas Grandes is found in the northwestern part of Chihuahua. This state is one of the largest in Mexico. The area has different types of land, from flat plains to mountains.
Population and Communities
The city of Nuevo Casas Grandes is the heart of the municipality. Most people live there. The smaller communities are spread out. They contribute to the unique culture and life of the region.
Transportation and Time Zone
Having an airport helps people travel to and from Nuevo Casas Grandes. The time zone difference means that when it's noon in London, it's 5 AM in Nuevo Casas Grandes. This is because it is seven hours behind Greenwich Mean Time.
