Canatlán

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Canatlán its a Mexican fictional state located at southwestern México. It is bordered by the states of Sinaloa to the north, Durango to the east and Nayarit to the south. To the west of Canatlán lies the Pacific Ocean. Canatlán is one of the most prominent states in Mexico in terms of agriculture, and additionally has one of the largest fishing fleets.

The state capital of Canatlán is Canatlán City which have the same name. Other large cities in Canatlán with airports that serve as points of entry include San Francisco, a tourist resort, and Las Milpas, an agricultural center.

History

Early inhabitants

The current state of Canatlan was inhabited by acient Aztec tribes of Chacnatlán. A lost city that was abandonated 500 years ago. (just before Columbus arrive)

Early conquest

In September 1529, Fracisco Garraván de Guzmán and his expedition of 500 Spaniards and more than 6,000 Indian allies reached the current-day site of Canatlán city. In December of the same year the Villa San Juán Apostol de Canatlán was built as a strategic center for the continuing northern expeditions and later used as a way-point in the journey from Álamos, Sonora, to Guadalajara. The city also was an strategic point for ports and ships arrives.

Mexican independence

In 1824, after Independence and the downfall of the First Empire, Sonora, Canatlán and Sinaloa formed the Internal Western State. The capital of the state at the time was El Fuerte. The Internal Western State was split into current-day Sonor, Canatlán and Sinaloa in 1830.

Municipalities

Canatlán is divided into 6 municipios (municipalities). Ciudad de Canatlán, Península Brava, Chamitla, San Francisco, Guadalupe and Las Milpas. (all municipios with the same name and city name)

Largest cities

Canatlán City (Canatlán Metropolitan Area) Guadalupe (Canatlán Metropolitan Area) San Francisco(Canatlán Metropolitan Area) Chamitla Peninsula Brava Las Milpas