San Nicolás de Carretas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Nicolás de Carretas
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San Nicolás de Carretas is located in the Municipality of Gran Morelos
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 San Nicolás de Carretas
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipality | Gran Morelos |
| Founded (mission) | 1688 |
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| • Total | 726 |
| Town Fiesta | 10 September |
San Nicolás de Carretas is a small town located in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It serves as the main town, also known as the "municipal seat," for the area around it, which is called the Gran Morelos municipality. In 2010, the town had a population of 726 people.
History of San Nicolás
San Nicolás de Carretas was founded a long time ago, in the year 1688. It started as a Franciscan mission. A mission was a special kind of settlement created by religious groups, like the Franciscans. They built these places to teach people and help new communities grow.
Where is San Nicolás de Carretas?
This town is located in the state of Chihuahua, which is in northern Mexico. It is part of the Gran Morelos municipality. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or district. San Nicolás de Carretas is the most important town in this area for local government.
People and Life in the Town
As of 2010, 726 people called San Nicolás de Carretas home. Life in a small town like this often means a close-knit community where people know each other well. The town's history as a mission suggests it has deep roots in Mexican culture and traditions.
