Spanish word

municipio

Pronunciation

IPA/muniˈθipjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmunicipality

Example

En este municipio se organiza una fiesta anual.

An annual festival is held in this municipality.

Illustration for municipio (municipality)

More examples

La población del municipio aumentó el año pasado.

The population of the municipality increased last year.

Core concept

Local administrative unit that provides public services and governs a town or group of towns.

Common phrases

  • oficina del municipio

    office of the municipality

  • territorio del municipio

    territory of the municipality

  • población del municipio

    population of the municipality

Similar words

ayuntamiento: Town hall institution housing city or town government and municipal offices.
pueblo: Small rural settlement or village community with a compact population.
ciudad: Major town with extensive services and institutions serving as an urban center.
localidad: Geographical place name for a populated place or area, often used in addresses.

Definition in Spanish

División territorial con autonomía para administrar asuntos locales y prestar servicios públicos a sus habitantes.

Word origin

From Latin municipium, originally a self-governing town whose citizens shared public duties and local rights.

Usage tips

  • The scope and powers of a municipio differ by country, so it can refer to a single town in one place and a larger district in another.

Other meanings

  • local governmentnoun

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