Ciudad Juárez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ciudad Juárez
Juarez City Juárez
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Country | Mexico | |
State | Chihuahua | |
Foundation | 1659 | |
Elevation | 1,120 m (3,670 ft) | |
Population
(2005)
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• Total | 1,400,891 | |
• Density | 7,561/km2 (12,167/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain Standard Time) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (Mountain Daylight Time) | |
Area code(s) | +52 656 | |
Website | http://www.juarez.gob.mx |
Ciudad Juárez ( WHAH-rez; Juarez City) is the largest city in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Commonly referred to by locals as simply Juárez, and known as Paso del Norte (Pass of the North) until 1888, Juárez is the seat of the municipality of Juárez with an estimated population of 1.5 million people.
The city has a growing industrial center which is made up in large part by more than 300 maquiladoras (assembly plants) located in and around the city. According to a 2007 New York Times article, Ciudad Juárez "is now absorbing more new industrial real estate space than any other North American city." In 2008, fDi Magazine designated Ciudad Juárez "The City of the Future."
The Mexican state of Chihuahua is frequently among the top five states in Mexico with the most foreign investment. Many foreign retail, banking, and fast-food businesses have locations within Juárez.
Images for kids
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Benito Juárez monument located in central Juárez
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Replica of the Arc de Triomphe marking the entrance of the exclusive Campos Elíseos residential community. In the background, Hospital Ángeles
See also
In Spanish: Ciudad Juárez para niños