Administrative divisions of Mexico

Mexican States
Estados Mexicanos (Spanish)
  • Also known as:
  • Free and Sovereign State
    Estado Libre y Soberano
CategoryFederated state
LocationUnited Mexican States
Number32 (31 states and Mexico City)
PopulationsSmallest:Largest:
AreasSmallest:
Largest:
Government
  • State/Mexico City Government
Subdivisions

The United Mexican States (Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos) is a federal republic composed of 32 federal entities: 31 states[1] and Mexico City, an autonomous entity. According to the Constitution of 1917, the states of the federation are free and sovereign in all matters concerning their internal affairs.[2] Each state has its own congress and constitution.

  1. ^ INEGI (January 1, 2016). "México en Cifras". en.www.inegi.org.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  2. ^ Article 40 of "Federal Constitution of the United Mexican States" (PDF). Supreme Court of Mexico. p. 105. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 11, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2011.

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