Ciudad Juárez

Ciudad Juárez was founded in 1659 as 'El Paso del Norte' by Franciscan Friar García de San Francisco.

The city has a cold desert climate with distinct seasons, including hot summers and cold winters.

As of the 2010 population census, Ciudad Juárez had 1,321,004 inhabitants.

The city is governed by a municipal president and an 18-seat council, with Cruz Pérez Cuéllar as the current president.

Much like nachos were invented in Piedras Negras, the modern-day burrito was invented in Ciudad Juárez.