San José del Progreso is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 66.34 km². It is part of the Ocotlán District in the south of the Valles Centrales Region
San José del Progreso | |
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Municipality and town | |
![]() ![]() San José del Progreso Location in Mexico | |
Coordinates: 16°41′N 96°41′W | |
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State | Oaxaca |
Area | |
• Total | 66.34 km2 (25.61 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 6,164 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 6164.[1]
A significant silver mine owned by Fortuna Silver Mines, a Canadian company, is located in the municipality.[2]
Municipalities of Ocotlán District, Oaxaca | |
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See also Municipalities of Oaxaca |
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