Mapimí, Durango

Mapimí (Spanish: [mapiˈmi] ) is a city and municipal seat of the Mapimí Municipality in the Mexican state of Durango. As of 2015, the town of Mapimí had a population of 5,623. The Ojuela Mine, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) southeast of Mapimí, is a famous locality for mineral specimens, especially adamite.

Mapimí, Durango
Plaza de Armas and Church in Mapimí
Mapimí, Durango
Location in Mexico
Mapimí, Durango
Mapimí, Durango (Mexico)
Coordinates: 25°49′59″N 103°50′52″W
Country Mexico
StateDurango
MunicipalityMapimí
Settled25 July 1598
Elevation
1,305 m (4,280 ft)
Population
 (2015)
  Total5,623
Postal code
35200
Area code872
DemonymMapimiense
Websitewww.mapimi.gob.mx
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