Morelia (original) (raw)

Morelia is a city in the state of Michoac�n in Mexico. It is the capital of Michoac�n. The city is located at 19.72�N, 101.18�W. In 2003 the estimated population was 568,700 people.

History

When Mexico was part of the Spanish colony of New Spain, the city was known as Valladolid.

Morelia was the birthplace of August�n de Iturbide.

Morelia is also a genus of plants in the family Rubiaceae.