Jiménez Municipality, Chihuahua
Municipality in the Mexican state of Chihuahua
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Jiménez is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at José Mariano Jiménez. The municipality covers an area of 11,074.14 km2.
Country
Mexico
MexicoFoundedDecember 14, 1824
Jiménez | |
|---|---|
Municipality of Jiménez in Chihuahua | |
  Jiménez Location in Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 27°08′N 104°55′W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipal seat | José Mariano Jiménez |
| Founded | December 14, 1824 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11,074.14 km2 (4,275.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 41,265 |
As of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 41,265,[1] up from 40,467 as of 2005.[2]
The municipality had 498 localities, the largest of which (with 2010 populations in parentheses) was: José Mariano Jiménez (34,281), classified as urban.[1]
Geography
Towns and villages
The municipality has 243 localities. The largest are:
| Name | Population (2005) |
|---|---|
| José Mariano Jiménez | 33,567 |
| Escalón | 757 |
| Torreoncitos | 445 |
| Libertad | 421 |
| Estación Carrillo | 359 |
| San Felipe | 346 |
| Total Municipality | 40467 |
