Rosales Municipality facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rosales
Municipality
Municipality of Rosales in Chihuahua
Country	Mexico
State	Chihuahua
Founded	1825
Named for	Víctor Rosales
Seat	Santa Cruz de Rosales
Largest city	Santa Cruz de Rosales
Area
• Total	1,716.6 km2 (662.8 sq mi)
Population  (2010)
• Total	16,785
• Density	9.7780/km2 (25.3250/sq mi)

Rosales is a municipality located in the northern part of Mexico. It is one of the 67 municipalities that make up the state of Chihuahua. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or district.

The main town and government center of Rosales is called Santa Cruz de Rosales. The entire area of the municipality covers about 1,716.6 square kilometers. That's a pretty big space!

In 2010, the total number of people living in the municipality was 16,785. This was an increase from 15,935 people counted in 2005.

Understanding Rosales: Towns and Villages

The municipality of Rosales is made up of many smaller places. In 2010, there were 572 different communities within its borders. Some of these are larger towns, while others are smaller villages.

Key Communities in Rosales

The biggest communities in Rosales are:

• Santa Cruz de Rosales: This is the largest town and the main seat of the municipality. In 2010, about 5,570 people lived here.
• Congregación Ortíz: This is another important urban area with about 2,620 residents in 2010.
• El Molino: This is a larger rural community, home to 2,191 people in 2010.
• Kilómetro Noventa y Nueve: Another rural area, with 1,092 residents in 2010.

These places are where most of the people in Rosales live and work.

Geography of Rosales

The municipality of Rosales is located in the state of Chihuahua. It has a varied landscape typical of northern Mexico.

Localities within Rosales

Rosales has many smaller towns and villages. Here are some of the largest ones, based on their population in 2005:

See also

In Spanish: Municipio de Rosales para niños