Chihuahua Municipality

Chihuahua Municipality is an administrative division in northern Mexico that encompasses both the state capital city and surrounding rural territories. The area includes hundreds of smaller settlements scattered across diverse landscapes, ranging from the urban core to distant villages.

The municipality was officially established in 1821, marking the start of organized local governance in this northern Mexican territory. Since then it has grown to serve as the state's administrative center while adapting to the needs of its expanding population.

The municipality contains 888 localities including El Sauz, Nuevo Delicias, and San Isidro, each contributing to the region's demographic composition and social patterns.

Visitors can find government offices and administrative services in Chihuahua City, the municipal hub where most bureaucratic matters are handled. The surrounding villages and rural areas are best explored using local transportation options or by car.

The municipality serves as the central administrative hub for the state capital while managing extensive rural territories that connect to major transportation networks.

Location: Chihuahua

Inception: August 7, 1821

Capital city: Chihuahua City

Elevation above the sea: 2,137 m

Website: http://municipiochihuahua.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 28.96667,-106.25000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:33