Michoacan

Michoacán, formally Michoacán de Ocampo, officially the Estado Libre y Soberano de Michoacán de Ocampo, is one of the 31 states which, together with Mexico City, comprise the Federal Entities of Mexico. The state is divided into 113 municipalities and its capital city is Morelia. The city was named after José María Morelos, a native of the city and on…
Michoacán, formally Michoacán de Ocampo, officially the Estado Libre y Soberano de Michoacán de Ocampo, is one of the 31 states which, together with Mexico City, comprise the Federal Entities of Mexico. The state is divided into 113 municipalities and its capital city is Morelia. The city was named after José María Morelos, a native of the city and one of the main heroes of the Mexican War of Independence.
  • Country: Mexico
  • Capital and largest city: Morelia
  • Municipalities: 113
  • Admission: December 22, 1823
  • Order: 5th
  • Highest elevation: 3,840 m (12,600 ft)
  • Demonym: Michoacano (a)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org