Monclova
Monclova (Spanish pronunciation: [moŋˈkloβa]), is a city and the seat of the surrounding municipality of the same name in the northern Mexican state of Coahuila. According to the 2015 census, the city had 231,107 inhabitants. Its metropolitan area has 381,432 inhabitants and a population density of 29.88 inhabitants per square kilometer. Monclova is the third-largest city and metropolitan area in the state in terms of population, after Torreón and Saltillo.
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Downtown Monclova | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Nickname: The Steel Capital | |
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| Coordinates: 26°54′37″N 101°25′20″W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Coahuila |
| Municipality | Monclova |
| Founded | 24 July 1577 |
| Founded by | Alonso de León |
| Named for | Melchor Portocarrero, 3rd Count of Monclova |
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| • Type | Municipio |
| • Presidente Municipal | Mario Dávila Delgado (PAN) |
| Elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • City | 231,107 |
| • Metro | 381,432 |
| • Metro density | 29.88/km2 (77.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| Codigo Postal | 25700 |
| Area code | +52-866 |
| Website | monclova.gob.mx |
| Airport: Venustiano Carranza International Airport (LOV) | |
The city accounts for the highest production of steel in Mexico as well as Latin America, hence its nickname "The Steel Capital".
Today Monclova has one of the highest levels of commercial, industrial, and financial development, and is currently has one of the lowest poverty rates among Mexican cities. Its metropolitan area is among the 10 most competitive urban areas in the country, and it also has one of the highest labor productivity rates.