Theterritories of Mexico are part of the history of 19th and 20th century independentMexico.[1][2] The country createdterritories (territorios) for areas too lightly populated to bestates (estados), or for political reasons.
The1824 Constitution of Mexico defined four territories. Seven others were created later in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
| Date | Territory | Change | Legal source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 October 1824 | Alta California Territory | Created | 1824 Constitution of Mexico |
| Baja California Territory | |||
| Colima Territory | |||
| Nuevo México Territory | |||
| 24 November 1824 | Tlaxcala Territory | Created from parts ofPuebla. | |
| 23 May 1835 | Aguascalientes Territory | Created from parts ofZacatecas. | |
| 3 May 1858 | Campeche Territory [es] | Created fromCampeche District ofYucatán. | |
| 12 December 1884 | Tepic Territory | Created from parts ofJalisco. | By decree ofPresidentManuel González |
| 16 January 1902 | Territory of Quintana Roo | Created from part of Yucatán. | By decree of PresidentPorfirio Díaz |
| 4 July 1914 | Bravo Territory | Created from parts ofChihuahua | |
| Jiménez Territory | |||
| Morelos Territory | Created fromMorelos | ||
| 30 December 1930 | North Territory of Baja California | Created from Baja California Territory | By decree of PresidentPascual Ortiz Rubio |
| South Territory of Baja California |
