Michoacán

state of Mexico

Michoacán is a state in south-west Mexico. About 4,000,000 people live there. Its capital is Morelia.

State of Michoacán
Coat of arms of State of Michoacán
Location within Mexico
Location within Mexico
Municipalities of Michoacán
Municipalities of Michoacán
Coordinates: 19°10′N 101°54′W / 19.17°N 101.90°W / 19.17; -101.90
CountryMexico
CapitalMorelia
Municipalities113
Government
 • GovernorLeonel Godoy (PRD)
 • Federal DeputiesPRD: 9
PAN: 4
 • Federal SenatorsPRD: 2
PAN: 1
Area
 • Total59,928 km2 (23,138 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total3,966,073 (Ranked 7th)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
HDI (2004)0.7422 - medium
Ranked 29th
ISO 3166-2MX-MIC
Postal abbr.Mich.
WebsiteMichoacán state government