Heroica Nogales
Heroica Nogales (Spanish pronunciation: [eˈɾojka noˈɣales]), more commonly known as Nogales, is a city and the county seat of the Municipality of Nogales in the Mexican state of Sonora. It is located in the north of the state across the U.S.-Mexico border, and is abutted on its north by the city of Nogales, Arizona.
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Signboard of 'Visit Nogales' | |
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Nogales Location of Nogales in Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 31°19′07″N 110°56′45″W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Sonora |
| Municipality | Nogales |
| Founded | July 9, 1884 |
| Founded by | Luis Emeterio Torres |
| Government | |
| • Municipal President | Juan Francisco Gim Nogales (Morena) |
| Elevation | 1,199 m (3,934 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 264,782 |
| Demonym | Nogalense |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (No DST observed) |
| Area code | 631 |
| Website | Official Website |
The name Nogales is the Spanish term for "walnut trees." The municipality had a population of 264,782 as of the 2020 census.
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