Nazas, Durango | |
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Coordinates: 24°26′59″N 104°7′21″W / 24.44972°N 104.12250°W | |
Country | Mexico |
State | Durango |
Municipality | Nazas |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 3,622 |
Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central) |
Nazas is a town in the state of Durango, in north-western Mexico. [1] The town of Nazas is the seat of the municipality of Nazas. As of 2010, the town of Nazas had a population of 3,622. [2]
The "Architectonic ensemble of the Town of Nazas" is one of the sites that form the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010. [3]
The greatest extent of the solar eclipse of 8 April 2024 was near the town of Nazas, with a totality of about 4 minutes and 28 seconds. [4] [5]
An important agricultural product of the municipality is pecan nut. The town is known as the Paraíso de la Nuez. [6] The pecan varieties grown are Wisha and Western. By planted acreage, pecan is second to alfalfa. [6]