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Santiago Papasquiaro, Mexico

Santiago Papasquiaro is a town of 26,121 people in Durango, Mexico.

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Population26,121 GeoNames
RegionDurango
Elevation1,728 m 5,669 ft
Time zoneAmerica/Monterrey
Land area1,496.8 km²

Why visit Santiago Papasquiaro

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails and 1 attraction in and around town.

About Santiago Papasquiaro

Santiago Papasquiaro is a city located in a valley situated on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Madre Occidental in the Mexican state of Durango. As of 2010, the city of Santiago Papasquiaro had a population of 26,121, while the municipality has a census population of 48,482 as of 2015. It is the fourth largest community in the state in terms of population, and is the municipal seat of the municipality of the same name. The municipality has an area of 7,238.4 km2 (2,794.8 sq mi).

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Things to do1

El Papantón

Scenic view · 14.0 km

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Museums and landmarks1

Complejo deportivo 450

Monument and historic site · 1.3 km

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Parks, trails and playgrounds2

Parque 450

Park · 0.7 km

Parque conmemorativo de del aniversario 450 de Santiago Papasquiaro

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Jardin Juarez

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Gas and EV charging1

Pemex

Gas station

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Schools, colleges and libraries10

Map of Santiago Papasquiaro

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Getting there and nearby towns

  • Los Herrera 16 km northwest, about 16 min by car
  • José María Morelos 21 km east, about 21 min by car
  • Villa Hermosa 37 km southeast, about 37 min by car
  • Nuevo Ideal 39 km southeast, about 39 min by car
  • Tejamen 39 km southeast, about 39 min by car
  • Miguel Negrete 44 km east, about 44 min by car
  • Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes 45 km northwest, about 45 min by car
  • Doctor Castillo del Valle 48 km east, about 48 min by car
  • Esfuerzos Unidos 50 km southeast, about 50 min by car
  • El Nuevo Porvenir 50 km southeast, about 50 min by car

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