Morelos Municipality, Coahuila

Morelos is one of the 38 municipalities of Coahuila, in north-eastern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at Morelos. The municipality covers an area of 606.2 km². As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 1,516.[1]

Morelos
Coat of arms of Morelos
Municipality of Morelos in Coahuila
Municipality of Morelos in Coahuila
Coordinates: 28°24′28″N 100°53′6″W / 28.40778°N 100.88500°W / 28.40778; -100.88500
Country Mexico
State Coahuila
Founded3 February 1826
Named forJosé María Morelos
SeatMorelos
Largest cityMorelos
Area
 • Total606.2 km2 (234.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total1,516

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  1. ^ "Morelos". Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. Retrieved November 8, 2008.[permanent dead link]