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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 SurCampecheThe following table lists Mexico's 31 federated entities, ranked by total continental surface.
Mexico is divided into 32 federal entities, of which 31 are states and one is a federal district. The following is a list of Mexico's states and federal district arranged by area. The population (as of 2015) and capital of each have also been included for reference.
- 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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- Political States of Mexico: Aguascalientes. Baja California. Baja California Sur. Campeche. Chiapas. Chihuahua. Coahuila. Colima. Durango. Guanajuato. Guerrero. Hidalgo. Jalisco.
- Aguascalientes. Full name of the state: Aguascalientes. Capital city: Aguascalientes. Largest city: Aguascalientes. Total area: 2,169 square miles. Population size: 1,184,996 people.
- Baja California. Full name of the state: Baja California. Capital city: Mexicali. Largest city: Tijuana. Total area: 27,585 square miles. Population size: 3,155,070 people.
- Baja California Sur. Full name of the state: Baja California Sur. Capital city: La Paz. Largest city: La Paz. Total area: 28,541 square miles. Population size: 637,026 people.
Aug 13, 2019 · Mexico is divided into 31 states, and its capital, Mexico City, is a federal entity. Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico by area.
The United Mexican States ( Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos) is a federal republic composed of 32 federal entities: 31 states [1] and Mexico City, an autonomous entity. According to the Constitution of 1917, the states of the federation are free and sovereign in all matters concerning their internal affairs. [2]
