San Nicolás de Carretas is a town in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding

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of Gran Morelos. As of 2010, the town had a population of 726. San Nicolás de Carretas was founded as a

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in 1688.

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Populated places in Chihuahua (state) Populated places established in 1688 1688 establishments in New Spain {{Chihuahua-geo-stub