Pánuco (Spanish: [ˈpanuko] ) is a locality in the Mexican state of Zacatecas. It serves as the municipal seat of the eponymous Pánuco Municipality.

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Pánuco is located in Zacatecas
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Location in Mexico
Pánuco is located in Mexico
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Pánuco (Mexico)
Coordinates: 22°31′24″N 102°19′21″W / 22.52333°N 102.32250°W / 22.52333; -102.32250
Country Mexico
StateZacatecas
MunicipalityPánuco
Founded1 November 1548
Elevation
2,292 m (7,520 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,177
Area code846
Websitewww.panuco.gob.mx

History

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Pánuco was founded on 1 November 1548 by explorers Diego de Ibarra, Francisco de Ibarra, and Cristóbal de Oñate.[1] It became the seat of the eponymous municipality upon its foundation in 1824.[2]

Demographics

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In the 2020 Mexican Census, Pánuco recorded a population of 1,177 inhabitants living in 434 households.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México". Archived from the original on 2007-05-22. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
  2. ^ Centro Estatal de Estudios Municipales del Estado de Zacatecas. Secretariat of the Interior. 1988.
  3. ^ Pánuco, Pánuco, Zacatecas (320370001) (in Spanish). INEGI. 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2022.