Charcas, San Luis Potosí

Charcas is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí.^[1] The municipality covers an area of 4.911 km². As of 2020, the municipality had a total population of 14,117 people.^[2] Charcas is just south of the Tropic of Cancer. Due to its elevation of 2,219 metres (7,280 ft), the climate is mild.

Country Mexico

Elevation

2,219 m (7,280 ft)

Time zoneUTC-6 (Zona Centro)

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Charcas
Municipality and town
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Coordinates: 23°7′34″N 101°6′46″W
Country	Mexico
State	San Luis Potosí
Elevation	2,219 m (7,280 ft)
Population  (2020)
• Total	14,117
• Density	2,874/km2 (7,440/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Zona Centro)

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The town was founded in 1578 by Spanish conquistadors.^{[citation needed]}