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The states are the first-level administrative divisions of Mexico, which is officially named the United Mexican States. There are 32 federal entities in Mexico (31 states and the capital, Mexico City, as a separate entity that is not formally a state). States are further divided into municipalities.
StateOfficial Name [a]Coat Of ArmsCapitalAguascalientesBaja CaliforniaBaja California SurCampecheDec 6, 2023 · Mexico States Map. Click to see large. Description: This map shows states in Mexico. Size: 1500x1005px / 158 Kb. Author: Ontheworldmap.com. List of states of Mexico. You may download, print or use the above map for educational, personal and non-commercial purposes. Attribution is required.
StateCapitalAreaPopulationAguascalientesAguascalientes2,168 sq mi (5,616 sq km)1,470,000Baja CaliforniaMexicali27,587 sq mi (71,450 sq km)3,830,000Baja California SurLa Paz28,537 sq mi (73,909 sq km)765,000CampecheSan Francisco de Campeche22,195 sq mi (57,485 sq km)970,000Dec 6, 2023 · Description: This map shows governmental boundaries of countries; states, state capitals and major cities in Mexico. Size: 1400x1042px / 310 Kb 1200x894px / 145 Kb
- 761,610 sq mi (1,972,550 sq km)
- Spanish
- Mexico City
- ~ 130,000,000
- Chihuahua
- Sonora
- Coahuila
- Durango
- Oaxaca
- Tamaulipas
- Jalisco
- Zacatecas
- Baja California Sur
- Chiapas
Chihuahua is the largest Mexican state, set in the central area of the northern part of the country. While people may imagine a certain small dog breed when hearing its name, the title actually refers to the Chihuahuan Desert that covers much of its area. Chihuahua has about 3.7 million inhabitants (2020) and serves as a major trading hub between M...
Sonora is a northwestern state of Mexico, located just west of Chihuahua. Its territory is primarily desert and grassland, although it does have a coastal area along the Gulf of California. Today, the state has a large agricultural business, especially raising cattle. Its coastal location also ensures a steady amount of tourism, further solidifying...
Coahuila is another one of Mexico’s northern states neighboring Chihuahua, though located directly east of it. The Sierra Madre Oriental mountains run diagonally through this state, with the higher elevations of the mountains home to pine-oak forests. The rivers running through the state support agriculture, especially growing cotton. Some areas pr...
Durango is a northwestern state of Mexico, located just south of Chihuahua. It is the fourth-largest state overall, and most of the area is heavily mountainous, with the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains filling well over half of Durango’s territory. Forestry is a major part of Durango’s economy, although some areas have been depleted below levels ...
Oaxaca is a far southern state in Mexico, close to its international border and on the Pacific side of the lower area. The area is highly mountainous, with some mountain ranges going directly against the sea. Various canyons and ravines split the land between the mountains, leading to highly uneven terrain throughout the area. Oaxaca has an uncommo...
Tamaulipas is a northeastern state in Mexico and the furthest-north state that borders the Gulf of Mexico. Coastal plains cover a large portion of its territory, although the western area rises into a mountain range. Agriculture and cattle-raising are major businesses, with dams along rivers helping ensure water gets where it needs to be. Tamaulipa...
Jalisco is one of the central-western fixtures among the Mexican states, bordering the Pacific ocean. It’s one of Mexico’s major economic and cultural hubs, leading to the state’s slogan being translated quite literally as “Jalisco is Mexico.” Jalisco has the third-largest population of all Mexican states, with about 8.3 million residents. The Ajij...
Zacatecas is a north-central state in Mexico focusing on tourism, agricultural, and mining activities. It’s relatively mountainous, with limited flat land areas, but rich deposits of silver in its higher regions support its stable economy. Zacatecas’ central location has affected it multiple times, including during conflicts throughout the Mexican ...
Baja California Sur is the southern part of the Baja California area. Despite being in the top ten by area, it has a relatively low population density, and it’s bordered by both the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California. Tourism plays a significant role in this state’s economy, with two large resort areas in the state’s southern tip serving as t...
Chiapas is a far southeastern state bordering Guatemala and connecting to the rest of Central America. Although not overly large, it has complex geography with seven distinct regions. It’s highly biodiverse and home to some unique species of plants and animals. It also has large forested areas, some of which are protected to conserve them. Chiapas ...
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Jul 25, 2023 · Physical map of Mexico showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Mexico.
The detailed map below is showing Mexico and the surrounding countries with international borders, state boundaries, the national capital Mexico (Ciudad de México), state capitals, major cities, and major airports.
The map shows Mexico, a federal republic in North America, between the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico in the east. The country comprises 31 states and the capital district of Mexico City. Mexico is bordered to the north by the US states of California and Texas, to the southeast by Guatemala and Belize ...
