Charcas, San Luis Potosí
Charcas is a town and municipality in San Luis Potosí in central Mexico.[1] Charcas is just south of the Tropic of Cancer. Due to its elevation of 6,627 feet (2,020 m), the climate is mild.
Charcas | |
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Municipality and town | |
  Charcas Location in San Luis Potosí  Charcas Location in Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 23°7′34″N 101°6′46″W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | San Luis Potosí |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
The town was founded in 1578 by Spanish conquistadors.
References
- "-". Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. Archived from the original on January 28, 2007. Retrieved January 11, 2010.
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