Zacatecas

Zacatecas is a state in central Mexico. About 1,360,000 people live there. The capital is also called Zacatecas.

State of Zacatecas
Location within Mexico
Coordinates: 23°17′34″N 102°42′02″W
Country Mexico
CapitalZacatecas
Municipalities58
Largest CityZacatecas
Government
  GovernorDavid Monreal Ávila
  Federal DeputiesPRD: 4
PAN: 1
  Federal SenatorsPRD: 2
PAN: 1
Area

Ranked 10th
  Total73,252 km2 (28,283 sq mi)
Elevation
2,300 m (7,700 ft)
Population
 (2005)
  Total1,367,692 (Ranked 25th)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
HDI (2004)0.7563 - medium
Ranked 26th
ISO 3166-2MX-ZAC
Postal abbr.Zac.


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