Sabinas, Coahuila facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sabinas
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 Sabinas, Coahuila
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State | Coahuila | |
| Municipality | Sabinas | |
| Area | ||
| • Municipality | 2,345.2 km2 (905.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 331 m (1,086 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 63,522 | |
| • Density | 27.0860/km2 (70.1523/sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 177,430 | |
| • City | 47,933 | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (US Central)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (Central) | |
| ZipCode |
26700
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| Area code(s) | 861 | |
| Website | http://sabinas.gob.mx/ | |
Sabinas is a city located in the state of Coahuila, in the northeastern part of Mexico. It is also the main city of the Sabinas Municipality, which is like a county or a local government area.
In 2005, about 47,933 people lived in the city of Sabinas. The whole municipality, including Sabinas and nearby towns, had a population of 53,042 people. The municipality covers a large area of about 2,345.2 square kilometers (905.49 square miles).
The only other important towns in the Sabinas Municipality are Cloete and Agujita. By 2015, the city's population grew to 63,522 people. The larger area around Sabinas, called the metropolitan area, had about 177,430 people.
Geography and Climate
Sabinas is located in a region that has a semi-arid climate. This means it is often quite dry, but not as dry as a desert. It usually gets some rain, but not a lot. The weather can be hot in summer and mild in winter.
See also
In Spanish: Sabinas (Coahuila) para niños
