Santiago Papasquiaro Explained

Santiago Papasquiaro
Settlement Type:Municipal Seat and city
Pushpin Map:Mexico Durango#Mexico
Pushpin Label Position:above
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Mexico
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Durango
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Santiago Papasquiaro
Established Date:22 July 1597
Area Total Km2:7,238
Area Total Sq Mi:2,794
Population As Of:2015
Population Total:26,121
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:Central
Utc Offset:-6
Coordinates:25.0439°N -105.4192°W
Elevation M:1,750
Elevation Ft:5,742
Postal Code:34630
Area Code:674

Santiago Papasquiaro is a city located in a valley situated on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Madre Occidental in the Mexican state of Durango. As of 2010, the city of Santiago Papasquiaro had a population of 26,121,[1] while the municipality has a census population of 48,482 as of 2015.[2] It is the fourth largest community in the state in terms of population, and is the municipal seat of the municipality of the same name. The municipality has an area of 7238.4km2.

During the past few years, the city's infrastructure has improved vastly. Agriculture is a vital part of the city's economy. Santiago Papasquiaro is also the home of Mexican Army's 71st Infantry Battalion barracks.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Santiago Papasquiaro. Catálogo de Localidades. Secretaría de Desarrollo Social (SEDESOL). 23 April 2014.
  2. Web site: Número de habitantes. Durango.