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Michoacn Michoacn (formally: Michoacn de Ocampo) is a one of the 31 constituent states of Mexico. It borders the states of Colima and Jalisco to the west, Guanajuato and Quertaro to the north, Mxico to the east, Guerrero to the south-east, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. It has an area of 59,864 km. In 2003 the population was estimated at 4,047,500 people. The state capital is the city of Morelia (previously known as Valladolid). Michoacn also contains the cities of Apatzingn, Hidalgo, Jacona, Jiquilpan, La Piedad, Lzaro Crdenas, Los Reyes, Paracho, Ptzcuaro, Purundiro, Sahuayo, Uruapan, Zacap, Zamora, and Zitcuaro. The state's pre-Columbian sites include the ruins of Tzintzuntzan, Ihautzio, and Tingambato. The area around Angangueo in northeast Michoacn is famous for the beautiful monarch butterflies that spend the winter in the surrounding mountains. Municipalities Michoacn contains 113 municipalities. See Municipalities of Michoacn. External links
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