Juárez Municipality, Chihuahua

in Chihuahua State, Mexico

Juárez is a one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The municipal seat is Ciudad Juárez. The municipality's land area is 4,853 km2 (1,874 sq mi).

Juárez
Official seal of Juárez
Municipality of Juárez in Chihuahua
Municipality of Juárez in Chihuahua
Juárez is located in Mexico
Juárez
Juárez
Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 31°44′N 106°29′W / 31.733°N 106.483°W / 31.733; -106.483
CountryMexico
StateChihuahua
Municipal seatCiudad Juárez
FoundedJanuary 5, 1826
Government
 • Municipal presidentJosé Reyes Ferriz
Area
 • Total4,853 km2 (1,874 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,332,131

In the 2010 INEGI Census, the municipality reported a population of 1,332,131, of whom 1,321,004 (over 99%) lived in the municipal seat.[1]

The municipality is named for 19th-century president Benito Juárez, as is the city of Ciudad Juárez.

Geography

Towns and villages

The municipality has 147 localities. They include:

Name2010 Census Population
Ciudad Juárez1,321,004
San Isidro3,483
Loma Blanca2,169
Samalayuca1,474
San Agustín1,359
Total Municipality1,332,131

Bordering municipalities and counties

References