# Colima

> capital of the State of Colima, Mexico

**Wikidata**: [Q61320](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q61320)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colima_(city))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/colima

## Summary
Colima is a city in Mexico that serves as the capital of the State of Colima and as the municipal seat of Colima Municipality. It is an officially designated city and big city with a 2020 census population of 146,965, located at latitude 19.2429222 and longitude −103.7281189.

## Key Facts
- Official name: Colima; native label: Colima.
- Primary classification: instance of "city", "big city", and "locality of Mexico".
- Role: capital of the State of Colima and the seat (capital) of Colima Municipality.
- Country: Mexico.
- Inception (city founded): 1527-01-20.
- Area: 45 square kilometres.
- Coordinates (point-in-time 2020): 19.242922222222223 N, −103.72811888888889 W.
- Elevation above sea level (point-in-time 2020): 495 metres.
- Population (census): 119,639 (2000); 123,597 (2005); 137,383 (2010); 146,965 (2020, preferred).
- Timezone: UTC−06:00.
- Postal code range: 28000–28090.
- Local dialing code: 312.
- UN/LOCODE: MXCOL.
- Licence plate code: 6.
- Postal and administrative identifiers: INEGI locality ID 060020001; OpenStreetMap node ID 273592234; GeoNames ID 4013516; GNS unique feature ID −1658431; Who's On First ID 101996911.
- Major local institutions: Roman Catholic Diocese of Colima (inception 1881; headquartered in Colima); association football club Loros UdeC (inception 1981; country Mexico; headquartered in Colima); newspaper Diario de Colima (inception 1953-11-08; headquartered in Colima).
- Website: http://www.colima.gob.mx.
- Common media and image assets: montage image and city collage at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Colima_Colima_collage.JPG; page banner at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Colima_city_banner.jpg; coat of arms image at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Escudo_de_Colima,_Colima.svg.
- Postal and search directory entry: Curlie ID Regional/North_America/Mexico/States/Colima/Localities/Colima/.
- Aliases: Ciudad de Colima; Colima City; Estado Libre y Soberano de Colima; 科利馬市.
- Described by reference works: The Nuttall Encyclopædia; 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica (Colima); Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947).
- Wikipedia title: "Colima (city)"; sitelink_count: 65; available in many Wikipedia languages (including an, ar, bg, de, en, es, fr, ja, pt, ru, zh and others).
- Authority and library identifiers: GND ID 4085300-7; VIAF ID 147765557; FAST ID 1713524; IDREF ID 027723143; Library of Congress authority ID n82039957; WorldCat Entities ID E39PBJg4gR4vMhyMttYKt3yfMP.
- Other digital identifiers: Freebase ID /m/01gfg5; MusicBrainz area ID dc1ac17d-3a0e-41da-8640-fcab854b6b9d; archinform location ID 16391; museum-digital place ID 32837; Yale LUX ID place/4f061aa1-0a44-4670-9692-f7efdfbf6580.
- INEGI reference for area and demographic data; elevation and coordinates referenced to INEGI 2020.
- Twinned administrative bodies: Norman; Redwood City; Ciudad Guzmán; Quetzaltenango.
- Topic’s main category on Wikimedia: Category:Colima City.
- Store presence: Google Play store entry "Colima_-_by_i_Mexico".
- Miscellaneous IDs: SNARC_ID "Hanoi"; online PWN encyclopedia ID 3887310; edition Humboldt digital ID H0007533; bibliothéque nationale de France ID 151760180; national library of Israel ID 987007562007005171; great russian encyclopedia online ID 2080557.

## FAQs
Q: What and where is Colima?
A: Colima is a city in Mexico that serves as both the capital of the State of Colima and the seat of Colima Municipality. Its coordinates are 19.2429222 N, −103.7281189 W and it lies at 495 metres above sea level.

Q: How many people live in Colima?
A: Census counts: 119,639 (2000), 123,597 (2005), 137,383 (2010), and 146,965 (2020, preferred). These figures are census results reported by INEGI.

Q: When was Colima founded?
A: The recorded inception date for the city is 1527-01-20.

Q: What administrative and civic roles does Colima hold?
A: Colima is the capital of the State of Colima and the administrative seat of Colima Municipality. It is classified as a city, a big city, and a locality of Mexico.

Q: What are key contact and location codes for Colima?
A: Timezone UTC−06:00; postal codes 28000–28090; local dialing code 312; UN/LOCODE MXCOL; INEGI locality ID 060020001.

Q: What major institutions and media are based in Colima?
A: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Colima (established 1881) is headquartered there. Loros UdeC, an association football club founded in 1981, is based in Colima. The newspaper Diario de Colima was founded 1953-11-08 and lists Colima as its headquarters.

Q: Does Colima have sister/twin cities?
A: Yes. Colima is twinned with Norman (USA), Redwood City (USA), Ciudad Guzmán (Mexico), and Quetzaltenango (Guatemala).

Q: Where can I find official information online?
A: The city government website is http://www.colima.gob.mx. Wikimedia Commons hosts images and a city banner and collage for Colima.

## Why It Matters
Colima matters as the administrative, civic, and cultural center of the State of Colima. As both the state capital and the seat of Colima Municipality, it is the focal point for regional governance and public services. The city houses the Roman Catholic Diocese of Colima, making it a religious center for the region since 1881. Its demographic growth across four national censuses demonstrates urban expansion and increasing regional importance. Colima also functions as a local media hub (Diario de Colima) and supports organized sport through Loros UdeC, contributing to civic life and identity. The city’s many international and national identifiers (UN/LOCODE, INEGI ID, VIAF, GND, GeoNames, OpenStreetMap, music and museum identifiers) make it an accessible and well-documented place for researchers, governments, logistics, and cultural institutions. Its twinning relationships expand its international municipal ties, enabling cultural and administrative exchange.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of the State of Colima and as the municipal seat of Colima Municipality.
- Historic foundation date recorded as 1527-01-20.
- Measured area of 45 km² and elevation of 495 m (2020).
- Steady population growth from 119,639 (2000) to 146,965 (2020, census).
- Hosting the Roman Catholic Diocese of Colima (inception 1881) and the long-established newspaper Diario de Colima (founded 1953-11-08).
- Home of association football club Loros UdeC (inception 1981).
- Recognized by numerous international and national identifiers (VIAF, GND, FAST, GeoNames, OpenStreetMap, INEGI locality ID, UN/LOCODE MXCOL).
- Twinned with Norman, Redwood City, Ciudad Guzmán, and Quetzaltenango.
- Widely documented in reference works (Nuttall Encyclopædia, 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, Great Soviet Encyclopedia).

## Body

### Overview
Colima is a Mexican city and the administrative capital of the State of Colima. It is also the municipal seat of Colima Municipality. The city is classified in Wikidata as a "city", "big city", and a "locality of Mexico". The official and native label for the city is Colima, and common English aliases include Ciudad de Colima and Colima City; in Chinese it appears as 科利馬市.

### Location and Geography
- Coordinates (INEGI, point-in-time 2020): 19.242922222222223 N, −103.72811888888889 W.
- Area: 45 square kilometres (reference source indicated).
- Elevation: 495 metres above sea level (INEGI 2020).
- Timezone: UTC−06:00.
- Postal code range: 28000–28090.
- UN/LOCODE: MXCOL.
These data positions Colima geographically within Mexico and provide administrative codes used for mail, logistics, and geospatial mapping.

### Administrative Status and Symbols
- Capital roles: Colima is the capital of the State of Colima and the seat of Colima Municipality. The city’s official name is Colima.
- Coat of arms: digital asset for the city is available at the provided Commons URL.
- Licence plate code for the state/region: 6.
- Local dialing code: 312.
- Government web presence: http://www.colima.gob.mx.

### Demographics
- Population by national census:
  - 2000: 119,639 (census).
  - 2005: 123,597 (census).
  - 2010: 137,383 (census).
  - 2020: 146,965 (census; preferred value).
These figures come from INEGI and show the city’s growth over two decades.

### History
- Inception/founding date for the city recorded as 1527-01-20. This date is cited in municipal and historical references.

### Religious, Media, and Sporting Institutions
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Colima: The diocese was established with inception dated 1881-01-01 and lists Colima as its headquarters.
- Loros UdeC (Colima): An association football club with inception recorded as 1981; country: Mexico; headquartered in Colima.
- Diario de Colima: A Mexican news website/newspaper with an inception date of 1953-11-08 and headquarters in Colima.
These institutions anchor the city’s cultural, religious, and sporting activities.

### Related Administrative Entities
- Colima Municipality: Colima city is located in and is the capital of Colima Municipality. Colima Municipality has an inception year recorded as 1857.
- State of Colima: The state for which Colima city is capital has an inception recorded as 1856-12-09 and is part of Mexico.

### Visual and Wikimedia Assets
- Montage image: Colima_Colima_collage.JPG on Wikimedia Commons.
- Page banner: Colima_city_banner.jpg on Wikimedia Commons.
- Coat of arms image: Escudo_de_Colima,_Colima.svg on Wikimedia Commons.
- Commons category: Colima (city).
These assets are curated on Wikimedia Commons and are referenced in the city’s digital presence.

### Identifiers and Authority Files
Colima appears in numerous authority and data systems:
- GND ID: 4085300-7.
- VIAF ID: 147765557.
- FAST ID: 1713524.
- IDREF ID: 027723143.
- Library of Congress authority ID: n82039957.
- WorldCat Entities ID: E39PBJg4gR4vMhyMttYKt3yfMP.
- Freebase ID: /m/01gfg5.
- GeoNames ID: 4013516.
- OpenStreetMap node ID: 273592234.
- Who's On First ID: 101996911.
- MusicBrainz area ID: dc1ac17d-3a0e-41da-8640-fcab854b6b9d.
- INEGI locality ID: 060020001.
- GNS unique feature ID: −1658431.
- Archinform location ID: 16391.
- Museum-digital place ID: 32837.
These identifiers support research, cataloguing, mapping, and cultural heritage workflows.

### International and Reference Presence
- Described in major reference works: The Nuttall Encyclopædia; the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica entry for Colima; and the Great Soviet Encyclopedia.
- Multilingual Wikipedia presence: Article "Colima (city)" is available in many languages (listed among an, ar, bg, de, en, es, fr, ja, pt, ru, zh, etc.).
- Twinning: Official twinned administrative bodies include Norman, Redwood City, Ciudad Guzmán, and Quetzaltenango, indicating municipal international relationships.

### Categories, Topics, and Collections
- Topic’s main Wikimedia category: Category:Colima City.
- Category for people born here and associated people categories exist for organizing biographical and local person data on Wikimedia projects.
- The city appears in library, national, and digital collections with multiple national library identifiers and cataloging entries.

### Infrastructure and Digital Presence
- Official municipal website: http://www.colima.gob.mx.
- Google Play store listing: "Colima_-_by_i_Mexico".
- Curlie directory entry: Regional/North_America/Mexico/States/Colima/Localities/Colima/.
- Montage and banner images available on Wikimedia Commons as noted above.

### Miscellaneous Data Points
- SNARC_ID listed as "Hanoi" (as provided in source material).
- Quora topic: Colima-Mexico.
- Page and media sitelink counts: sitelink_count 65 (Wikidata).
- Wikipedia title: "Colima (city)"; Wikidata description: capital of the State of Colima, Mexico.

### References and Source Notes
- Census and geographic data are referenced to INEGI publications and the INEGI app (INEGI 2020).
- Establishment/inception dates and municipal/state inception values are referenced to municipal and encyclopedic sources provided in the original dataset.
- Authority file identifiers and library catalog numbers are provided as recorded in the source material.

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## References

1. Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía
2. Integrated Authority File
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. [Source](https://micodigopostal.org/colima/colima/)
5. [Source](https://mexico.pueblosamerica.com/i/colima/)
6. [Source](http://www.inafed.gob.mx/work/enciclopedia/EMM06colima/municipios/06002a.html)
7. [Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía](https://www.inegi.org.mx/app/scitel/Default?ev=9)
8. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
9. MusicBrainz
10. [Censo de Población y Vivienda 2000](https://www.inegi.org.mx/programas/ccpv/2000/)
11. [Censo de Población y Vivienda 2005](https://www.inegi.org.mx/programas/ccpv/2005/)
12. [Censo de México de 2010](https://www.inegi.org.mx/programas/ccpv/2010/)
13. [Censo de Población y Vivienda 2020](https://www.inegi.org.mx/programas/ccpv/2020/)
14. GeoNames
15. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/mx.htm)
16. [Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía](https://www.inegi.org.mx/programas/ccpv/2020/)
17. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)