López Municipality
Municipality in the Mexican state of Chihuahua
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López is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at Villa López. The municipality covers an area of 1,317.1 km2.
Country
Mexico
MexicoFoundedNovember 21, 1844
López | |
|---|---|
Municipality of López in Chihuahua | |
  López Location in Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 29°21′25″N 107°44′16″W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Chihuahua |
| Municipal seat | Villa López |
| Founded | November 21, 1844 |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,317.1 km2 (508.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 4,025 |
| • Density | 3.056/km2 (7.915/sq mi) |
As of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 4,025,[1] up from 3,914 as of 2005.[2]
The municipality had 109 localities, the largest of which (with 2010 population in parentheses) was: Octaviano López (2,148).[1]
Geography
Towns and villages
The municipality has 40 localities. The largest are:
| Name | Population (2005) |
|---|---|
| Villa López | 2,066 |
| Santa María | 581 |
| Salaices | 476 |
| Santa Ana de Abajo | 204 |
| Total Municipality | 3,914 |
