Aldama is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at Juan Aldama.
Aldama | |
|---|---|
 Municipality of Aldama in Chihuahua | |
| Coordinates: 28°50′N 105°53′W / 28.833°N 105.883°W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State |  Chihuahua |
| Founded | 1824 |
| Named for | Juan Aldama |
| Seat | Juan Aldama |
| Largest city | Juan Aldama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,835.9 km2 (3,797.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 22,302 |
As of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 22,302,[1] up from 19,879 as of 2005.[2] It covers an area of 9835.9 km².
The municipality had 487 localities, the largest of which (with 2010 populations in parentheses) was: Juan Aldama (18,642), classified as urban, and classified as rural.[1]
Geography
Towns and villages
| Name | Population (2005) |
|---|---|
| Aldama | 16,284 |
| La Mesa | 668 |
| Estación Falomir | 473 |
| Placer de Guadalupe | 165 |
| San Diego de Alcalá | 135 |
| Total Municipality | 19,879 |