Delicias is the thir-largest city in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, as well as its surrounding municipality for which it serves as municipal seat. It is located southeast of the state capital, the city of Chihuahua. The city had a 2005 census population of 108,187, and its municipality 127,211. Founded on 7 January 1935 it claims to be Mexico's youngest city. This city has grown extremely fast in the past 10 years with more and more homes and businesses being built.