Nazas

Nazas is a town in the state of Durango, in north-western Mexico.^[1] The town of Nazas is the seat of the municipality of Nazas. As of 2010, the town of Nazas had a population of 3,622.^[2]

Nazas, Durango
City
Santa Ana Parish in Nazas
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Coordinates: 24°26′59″N 104°7′21″W
Country	Mexico
State	Durango
Municipality	Nazas
Population  (2010)
• Total	3,622
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central)

The "Architectonic ensemble of the Town of Nazas" is one of the sites that form the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010.^[3]

The greatest extent of the solar eclipse of 8 April 2024 was near the town of Nazas, with a totality of about 4 minutes and 28 seconds.^[4][5]

Economy

An important agricultural product of the municipality is pecan nut. The town is known as the Paraíso de la Nuez.^[6] The pecan varieties grown are Wisha and Western. By planted acreage, pecan is second to alfalfa.^[6]