Oaxaca
Sign in to saveOaxaca, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca, is one of the 32 states that compose the Federative Entities of the United Mexican States. It is divided into 570 municipalities, of which 418 (almost three quarters) are governed by the system of (customs and traditions) with recognized local forms of self-governance. Its capital city is Oaxaca de Juárez.
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Oaxaca is a state in Mexico that is divided into 570 municipalities, nearly three-quarters of which use traditional customs and local self-governance systems rather than standard government structures. The state is notable for preserving these indigenous forms of administration alongside its role as one of Mexico's 32 federal entities, with its capital located in Oaxaca de Juárez.
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56 sectionsContents
- History
- Name
- Prehistoric and pre-Hispanic period
- Spanish colonization
- Independence
- Late 19th century to present
- Geography
- Regions, districts and major communities
- Climate
- Nature and conservation
- Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
- Benito Juárez National Park
- Huatulco National Park
- Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve
- Demographics
- Largest cities
- Overview
- Indigenous peoples
- Zapotecs
- Mixtecs
- Mazatecos
- Mixe
- Other
- Afro-Mexicans
- Religion
- Government and political geography
- Economy
- Migration
- Agriculture
- Mining and industry
- Commerce
- Transport
- Road, rail and sea
- Air
- Local transportation services
- Media
- Culture
- Arts
- Food and drink
- Landmarks and tourist attractions
- Handicrafts
- Symbols
- Flag
- Coat of Arms
- State emblem
- Education
- Primary education
- Higher education
- Health
- Sports
- Notable people from Oaxaca
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Oaxaca, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca, is one of the 32 states that compose the Federative Entities of the United Mexican States. It is divided into 570 municipalities, of which 418 (almost three quarters) are governed by the system of (customs and traditions) with recognized local forms of self-governance. Its capital city is Oaxaca de Juárez.
Oaxaca is in southern Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Guerrero to the west, Puebla to the northwest, Veracruz to the north, and Chiapas to the east. To the south, Oaxaca has a significant coastline on the Pacific Ocean.