Jiménez (officially, José Mariano Jiménez) is a

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and seat of the municipality of Jiménez, in the northern

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of Chihuahua. As of 2010, the city had a population of 34,281, up from 33,567 as of 2005.

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. ''Principales resultados por localidad 2005'' (ITER). Retrieved on October 13, 2008 It was founded on January 4, 1753, under the name of Real Presidio de Santa Maria de las Caldas del Valle de Huejoquilla. The current name (since 1826) honors Independence War hero José Mariano Jiménez. It was given city status in 1898.

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Populated places in Chihuahua (state) Populated places established in 1753 1753 establishments in New Spain {{Chihuahua-geo-stub