Charcas, San Luis Potosí
Charcas is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí in central Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 4.911 km2. As of 2020, the municipality had a total population of 14,117 people. Charcas is just south of the Tropic of Cancer. Due to its elevation of 2,219 metres (7,280 ft), the climate is mild.
Charcas | |
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Municipality and town | |
Charcas Location in San Luis Potosí Charcas Location in Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 23°7′34″N 101°6′46″W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | San Luis Potosí |
| Elevation | 2,219 m (7,280 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 14,117 |
| • Density | 2,874/km2 (7,440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
The town was founded in 1578 by Spanish conquistadors.
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