Riva Palacio, Chihuahua
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Riva Palacio is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua
, in northern Mexico
. The municipal seat lies at San Andrés
. The municipality covers an area of 808.97 km².
As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 7,811.
The municipality's name is in honour of Vicente Riva Palacio
.
Municipalities of Chihuahua
The Mexican state of Chihuahua is divided into 67 municipalities :...
, in northern Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. The municipal seat lies at San Andrés
San Andrés, Chihuahua
San Andrés is a small town in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.It serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding Riva Palacio Municipality.In the 2005 INEGI Census, San Andrés reported a total population of 667....
. The municipality covers an area of 808.97 km².
As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 7,811.
The municipality's name is in honour of Vicente Riva Palacio
Vicente Riva Palacio
Vicente Florencio Carlos Riva Palacio Guerrero was a Mexican politician and intellectual....
.
Towns and villages
The municipality has 98 localities. The largest are:| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| San Andrés San Andrés, Chihuahua San Andrés is a small town in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.It serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding Riva Palacio Municipality.In the 2005 INEGI Census, San Andrés reported a total population of 667.... |
667 |
| Campo Sesenta y Tres | 286 |
| Sainapuchi | 263 |
| Total Municipality | 7,811 |