Nazas

City in the Mexican state of Durango From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nazas is a town in the state of Durango, in north-western Mexico.[1] The town of Nazas is the seat of the municipality of Nazas. As of 2010, the town of Nazas had a population of 3,622.[2]

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Nazas, Durango
Santa Ana Parish in Nazas
Santa Ana Parish in Nazas
Nazas, Durango is located in Durango
Nazas, Durango
Nazas, Durango
Location in Mexico
Nazas, Durango is located in Mexico
Nazas, Durango
Nazas, Durango
Nazas, Durango (Mexico)
Coordinates: 24°26′59″N 104°7′21″W
Country Mexico
StateDurango
MunicipalityNazas
Population
 (2010)
  Total
3,622
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central)
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The "Architectonic ensemble of the Town of Nazas" is one of the sites that form the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010.[3]

The greatest extent of the solar eclipse of 8 April 2024 was near the town of Nazas, with a totality of about 4 minutes and 28 seconds.[4][5]

Economy

An important agricultural product of the municipality is pecan nut. The town is known as the Paraíso de la Nuez.[6] The pecan varieties grown are Wisha and Western. By planted acreage, pecan is second to alfalfa.[6]

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