Hidalgo (state)

Hidalgo is a state in central Mexico. About 2,350,000 people live there. Its capital is called Pachuca.

State of Hidalgo
Flag of State of Hidalgo
Coat of arms of State of Hidalgo
Location within Mexico
Location within Mexico
Coordinates: 20.4783°N 98.8636°W / 20.4783; -98.8636
CountryMexico
CapitalPachuca
Municipalities86
Government
  GovernorMiguel Ángel Osorio Chong (PRI)
  Federal DeputiesPRI:4
PRD:2
PAN:1
  Federal SenatorsJosé Guadarrama (PRD)
Francisco Berganza (C)
Jesús Murillo (PRI)
Area

Ranked 26th
  Total20,813 km2 (8,036 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total2,345,514 (Ranked 18th)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
HDI (2004)0.7515 - medium
Ranked 27th
ISO 3166-2MX-HID
Postal abbr.Hgo.
WebsiteHidalgo State Government
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