Coyame

For other uses, see Coyame, Veracruz.

Santiago de Coyame
—  Town  —
Coyame is located in the Municipality of Coyame del Sotol
Santiago de Coyame Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 29°27′41″N 105°05′50″W / 29.46139°N 105.09722°W / 29.46139; -105.09722Coordinates: 29°27′41″N 105°05′50″W / 29.46139°N 105.09722°W / 29.46139; -105.09722
Country	Mexico
State	Chihuahua
Municipality	Coyame del Sotol
Founded	1715
Elevation	1,220 m (4,003 ft)
Population (2010)
- Total	709
Postal code	32850
Area code(s)	626
Demonym	Coyamense

Coyame (formally: Santiago de Coyame) is a town in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It serves as the municipal seat of Coyame del Sotol Municipality.

In the 2010 INEGI Census, the town reported a total population of 709. ^[1]

It was founded in 1715 by the Spanish explorer Juan Antonio Traviña y Retes.

See also

• Coyame UFO Incident of 1974

References

1. ^ 2010 census tables: INEGI