Riva Palacio is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at San Andrés. Riva Palacio has an area of 808.97 km².
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![]() Municipality of Riva Palacio in Chihuahua | |
Coordinates: 28°32′45″N 106°30′06″W | |
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Founded | 1894 |
Named for | Vicente Riva Palacio |
Seat | San Andrés |
Largest city | San Andrés |
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• Total | 808.97 km2 (312.35 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 8,012 |
• Density | 9.9/km2 (26/sq mi) |
As of 2010, it had a of 8,012,[1] up from 7,811 as of 2005.[2]
The municipality had 155 localities, none of which had a population over 1,000.[1]
The municipality's name is in honour of Vicente Riva Palacio.
Riva Palacio has 98 localities. The largest are:
Name | Population (2005) |
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San Andrés | 667 |
Campo Sesenta y Tres | 286 |
Sainapuchi | 263 |
Total Municipality | 7,811 |
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