Acapulco de Juárez Municipality

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Acapulco de Juárez Municipality, Administrative division in southwestern Guerrero, Mexico.

The municipality stretches over 1,727 square kilometers, encompassing mountainous terrain, coastal areas, and two lagoons named Tres Palos and Coyuca.

The municipality gained its official status on August 6, 1824, as part of the State of Mexico before joining the newly formed state of Guerrero in 1849.

The region maintains strong maritime traditions through the Festival Internacional de la Nao, which connects local heritage to historical Pacific trade routes.

The municipality contains 231 communities, with the main city of Acapulco housing 84 percent of the total population of 779,566 residents.

The territory features an elevation range from sea level to 1,699 meters, creating distinct ecological zones within a single administrative area.

Location: Guerrero

Capital city: Acapulco

Elevation above the sea: 215 m

GPS coordinates: 16.92222,-99.82083

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57

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