Gómez Palacio is a city and its surrounding municipality in northeastern Durango, Mexico, adjacent to the border of the state of Coahuila. The city is named in honor of former Durango governor, Francisco Gómez Palacio y Bravo.
As of 2010, the city of Gómez Palacio had a population of 327,985, up from 304,515 as of 2005, making it the state's second-largest community. The municipality (including the city) population was 327,985.
Uriel Antuna, footballer
Andrade El Idolo, professional wrestler
Sister City
Gómez Palacio has one sister city.:
- - South El Monte, California, USA
References
Sources
- Link to tables of population data from Census of 2005 INEGI: Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática
- Durango Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México
External links
- Ayuntamiento de Gómez Palacio Official website
- Professional soccer team Official website