Coyuca de Benítez
City in the Mexican state of Guerrero
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Coyuca de Benítez is a city and seat of the municipality of Coyuca de Benítez, in the state of Guerrero, southern Mexico.[1]
Coyuca de Benítez | |
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Municipal seat and city | |
  Coyuca de Benítez Location within Guerrero  Coyuca de Benítez Location within Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 17°2′N 100°4′W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Guerrero |
| Municipality | Coyuca de Benítez |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 13,866 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| Website | https://coyucadebenitez.gob.mx/ |
History
2023 shooting
A shooting occurred in the town on October 23, 2023, leaving 13 persons dead and 2 injured in the city.[2] 10 other persons died in other areas as a result of related attacks the same day.
