Victoria de Durango

Mexico

Victoria de Durango is the capital and largest city of the northern Mexican state of Durango. It serves as the seat of the municipality of Durango and is situated at an altitude of 1,890 meters (6,201 feet) within the Valley of Guadiana.

The city was officially renamed Victoria de Durango to honor Guadalupe Victoria, who was a native of the state and served as Mexico's first president. As of the 2020 census, the city has a population of 616,068, while the broader municipality is home to 688,697 residents.

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  1. Durango (city)