Administrative divisions of Mexico

Mexican States
*Estados Mexicanos* (Spanish)
Mexican States; Estados Mexicanos (Spanish)
Also known as:; Free and Sovereign State; Estado Libre y Soberano;
Category	Federated state
Location	United Mexican States
Number	32 (31 states and Mexico City)
Populations	Smallest: Baja California Sur 759,000; Largest: México 17,102,000;
Areas	Smallest: Mexico City 1,480 km2 (573 sq mi); Largest: Chihuahua 247,460 km2 (95,543 sq mi);
Government	State/Mexico City Government;
Subdivisions	Municipalities;

The United Mexican States (Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos) is a federal republic composed of 32 federal entities: 31 states^[1] and Mexico City, an autonomous entity. According to the Constitution of 1917, the states of the federation are free and sovereign in all matters concerning their internal affairs.^[2] Each state has its own congress and constitution.

^ INEGI (January 1, 2016). "México en Cifras". en.www.inegi.org.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved January 6, 2020.
^ Article 40 of "Federal Constitution of the United Mexican States" (PDF). Supreme Court of Mexico. p. 105. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 11, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2011.

Mexican States Estados Mexicanos (Spanish)
Also known as: Free and Sovereign State Estado Libre y Soberano

Category	Federated state
Location	United Mexican States
Number	32 (31 states and Mexico City)
Populations	Smallest: Baja California Sur 759,000 Largest: México 17,102,000
Areas	Smallest: Mexico City 1,480 km² (573 sq mi) Largest: Chihuahua 247,460 km² (95,543 sq mi)
Government	State/Mexico City Government
Subdivisions	Municipalities