Santiago Papasquiaro is a city located in a valley situated on the eastern slopes of the
Sierra Madre Occidental in the state of
Durango
Durango (), officially named Estado Libre y Soberano de Durango ( en, Free and Sovereign State of Durango; Tepehuán: ''Korian''; Nahuatl: ''Tepēhuahcān''), is one of the 31 states which make up the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico, situated in ...
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Mexico. As of 2010, the city of Santiago Papasquiaro had a population of 26,121,
while the municipality has a census population of 48,482 as of 2015.
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 7,238.4 km² (2,794.76 sq mi).
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.
Climate
Notable natives
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Marlene Favela, model and actress (born in Santiago Papasquiaro)
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Silvestre Revueltas, composer, violinist, and conductor (born in Santiago Papasquiaro)
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Gabriel Rivera-Barraza
Gabriel Rivera-Barraza (born in Durango
Durango (), officially named Estado Libre y Soberano de Durango ( en, Free and Sovereign State of Durango; Tepehuán: ''Korian''; Nahuatl: ''Tepēhuahcān''), is one of the 31 states which make up the ...
, famous fashion publicist & philanthropist in New York City (born in Santiago Papasquiaro)
References
External links
Gobierno Municipal de Santiago PapasquiaroOfficial website
GenteymasNight Life in Santiago Papasquiaro
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Populated places in Durango
Populated places established in 1597