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Hidalgo is a state in central Mexico, with an area of 20,502 km².

In 2005 census the state had a population of some 2,345,514 people. The state is named after Mexican independence leader Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.

The state capital is Pachuca. Also in the state of Hidalgo is the town and ancient Toltec ruins of Tula.

Government and politics

The Constitution of the State of Hidalgo provides that the government of Hidalgo, like the government of every other state in Mexico, consists of three powers: the executive, the legislative and the judiciary.

Executive power rests in the Governor of Hidalgo, who is directly elected by the citizens, using a secret ballot, to a 6-year term with no possibility of reelection. Legislative power rests in the Congress of Hidalgo which is a unicameral legislature. Judicial power is invested in the Superior Court of Justice of Hidalgo.

The last local elections in Hidalgo were held on 2005.

Municipalities

See Main article: Municipalities of Hidalgo

The State of Hidalgo is divided into 84 municipalities, each headed by a municipal president (mayor). Most municipalities are named after the city that serves as municipal seat; e.g. the municipial seat of the Municipality of Pachuca is the City of Pachuca.