Candela, Coahuila
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Coahuila |
| Municipality | Candela |
| Founded | 1690 (Alonso de León) |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Roberto Ariel Tijerina Menchaca |
| Elevation | 430 m (1,411 ft) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,672 |
| - Demonym | Candelense |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| Postal code | 25701 |
| Area code(s) | 873 |
| Website: www.candelacoahuila.gob.mx | |
Candela is a town in the northern Mexican state of Coahuila. It is located at 100° 39' 43" West, 26° 50' 25" North, in the state's central region (Región Centro). There were 1,669 inhabitants in 2000.
Founded in 1690 by General Alonso de Leon as a mission called San Bernardino de la Candela.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Municipal information on Coahuila state website (in Spanish)
- Information of Candela Coahuila (in Spanish)
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