Sierra de Órganos National Park

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Sierra de Órganos National Park

IUCN Category II - National Park

Rock formations in the Sierra de Órganos

Rock formations in the Sierra de Órganos

location Zacatecas (State) , Mexico
surface 11.25 km²
WDPA ID 306848
Geographical location 23 ° 45 ′  N , 103 ° 46 ′  W Coordinates: 23 ° 44 ′ 58 "  N , 103 ° 45 ′ 51"  W
Sierra de Órganos National Park (Zacatecas)
Sierra de Órganos National Park
Setup date 2000
administration Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas (CONANP)

The Sierra de Órganos National Park is one of the youngest Mexican national parks and includes the bizarre rock formations of the Sierra de Órganos in the state of Zacatecas, together with their flora and fauna.

geography

The park is about 15 to 20 km northwest of the city of Sombrerete in the state of Zacatecas and has an area of ​​11.25 km². The park was designated in 2000.

literature

  • Mata-Páez, RI et al. (2016): Ecological relevance of catclaw (Mimosa spp.) At the Sierra de Órganos National Park. Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Forestales, 7 (35), 53-63. Pinar del Rio, Cuba.

fauna

Web links

Commons : Sierra de Órganos National Park  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. visitmexico.com: Explore the natural wonders in Sierra de Organos
  2. protectedplanet.net: Sierra de Órganos in Mexico