Pinos (Zacatecas)

Pinos
Town
Etymology: from the abundance of pine trees in the area
Pinos

Location in Mexico

Coordinates: 22°17′50″N 101°34′30″W / 22.29722°N 101.57500°W / 22.29722; -101.57500Coordinates: 22°17′50″N 101°34′30″W / 22.29722°N 101.57500°W / 22.29722; -101.57500
Country  Mexico
state Zacatecas
Municipality Pinos
Largest city Pinos
foundation 12 February 1594
Government
  municipal president Alfonso Contreras Hernández
Area
  Total 3,152 km2 (1,217 sq mi)
Population (2010)[1]
  Total 5,611
  Density 1.8/km2 (4.6/sq mi)
Time zone Central time (UTC-06:00)
  Summer (DST) central time (UTC-07:00)
ISO 3166 code MEX
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Pueblo de Pinos
Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List
Location Mexico
Criteria ii, iv
Reference 1351-043
Inscription history
Inscription 2010 (34th Session)

The town of Pinos is located on the southeastern end of the state of Zacatecas in the municipality of Pinos.

References

  1. Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (2010). "Principales resultados por localidad 2010 (ITER)".
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