# Mapimí

> municipal seat of Mapimí, State of Durango, Mexico

**Wikidata**: [Q1892048](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1892048)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mapimí,_Durango)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mapimi

## Summary
Mapimí is a city and the municipal seat of the Mapimí Municipality in the state of Durango, Mexico. Founded in 1598, it is a designated "Pueblo Mágico" known for its historical significance. As of available data, it has a population of approximately 5,623 people.

## Key Facts
- **Instance Of:** City, locality of Mexico
- **Country:** Mexico
- **State:** Durango
- **Municipality:** Mapimí Municipality (serves as its capital)
- **Inception Date:** 1598
- **Population:** 5,623
- **Coordinates:** Latitude 25.83305556, Longitude -103.84777778
- **Elevation:** 1,303 metres above sea level
- **Postal Code:** 35200
- **Local Dialing Code:** 872
- **Heritage Designation:** Pueblo Mágico (Magic Town)
- **Official Website:** http://www.mapimi.gob.mx
- **Identifiers:** INEGI Locality ID 100130001, GeoNames ID 3996647, Freebase ID /m/0gjty4, GNS Unique Feature ID -1682438, Museum Digital Place ID 45888
- **Wikipedia Title:** Mapimí, Durango
- **Commons Category:** Mapimí
- **Alias:** Mapimi
- **Sitelink Count:** 20

## FAQs
**Where is Mapimí located?**
Mapimí is a city located in the Mapimí Municipality within the state of Durango, Mexico, at coordinates 25.83305556 latitude and -103.84777778 longitude.

**When was Mapimí founded?**
The city of Mapimí was founded in the year 1598, establishing it as a historical settlement.

**What is the population of Mapimí?**
According to available data, Mapimí has a population of 5,623 people.

**What special designation does Mapimí hold?**
Mapimí holds the heritage designation of "Pueblo Mágico" (Magic Town), a program that recognizes towns across Mexico for their cultural, historical, or natural beauty.

## Why It Matters
Mapimí matters as a historically significant urban center and the administrative heart of its municipality. Its designation as a Pueblo Mágico highlights its role in preserving and promoting Mexican cultural heritage, making it a point of interest for tourism and historical study. The city serves as a key example of a colonial-era settlement that continues to play a vital role in the region's identity and development.

## Notable For
- Being the municipal seat (capital) of the Mapimí Municipality.
- Its official designation as a "Pueblo Mágico".
- Its founding date of 1598, marking it as a historical locality.

## Body
### History and Foundation
Mapimí was founded in 1598, establishing it as one of the older settlements in the Durango region. It is historically recognized as a locality of Mexico and was described in notable historical sources such as the 4th edition of Meyers Konversations-Lexikon (1885–1890).

### Geography and Location
Mapimí is situated within the Mapimí Municipality in the state of Durango, Mexico.
- **Coordinates:** 25.83305556° N, -103.84777778° W
- **Elevation:** 1,303 metres above sea level
- The city serves as the capital of its municipality.

### Demographics and Administration
As the municipal seat, Mapimí is the administrative center for the surrounding area.
- **Population:** 5,623 inhabitants
- **Postal Code:** 35200
- **Local Telephone Dialing Code:** 872
- The local government's official website is http://www.mapimi.gob.mx.

### Cultural Significance
A key aspect of Mapimí's identity is its recognition within the Pueblos Mágicos program, a designation granted to towns that offer visitors a "magical" experience through their cultural, historical, or natural significance.

### External Identifiers and Data
Mapimí is recorded in numerous national and international databases, which facilitates its identification and study.
- **National ID:** INEGI Locality ID 100130001
- **International IDs:** GeoNames ID 3996647, Freebase ID /m/0gjty4, GNS Unique Feature ID -1682438, Who's on First ID 101992939, Museum Digital Place ID 45888

### Online Presence
The city has a presence across various Wikimedia projects.
- **Wikipedia Article Title:** Mapimí, Durango
- **Wikipedia Language Editions:** ce, ceb, commons, de, en, es, fr, it, ja, pl, ru, sco, sh, simple, sr, sv, tr, tt
- **Commons Category:** Mapimí
- **Sitelink Count:** 20 (links from other Wikimedia pages)

## References

1. GEOnet Names Server. 2018
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [Source](https://pueblosmagicos.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/pueblos/)
4. GeoNames