Amatenango del Valle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Amatenango del Valle
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Municipality of Amatenango del Valle in Chiapas
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 Amatenango del Valle
Location in Mexico
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| Country | Mexico (de jure) Rebel Zapatista Autonomous Municipalities (Controlled by) |
| State | Chiapas |
| Settled | Pre-Hispanic period |
| Municipality created | 11 November 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 236 km2 (91 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,728 |
| Climate | Cwb |
Amatenango del Valle is a small town and a larger area (called a municipality) in the sunny state of Chiapas, in southern Mexico. It covers about 236 square kilometers, which is roughly the size of a medium-sized city.
In 2010, the whole municipality had about 8,728 people living there. This was more than the 6,559 people counted in 2005. The main town of Amatenango del Valle itself had 4,661 residents in 2010, up from 3,351 in 2005. The municipality also has 60 smaller villages, but none of them had more than 1,000 people.
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A Look at Amatenango del Valle's Past
When Was Amatenango del Valle First Settled?
The land where Amatenango del Valle is located was first settled a very long time ago. This happened during a period known as the Classic Period. This was a time in history before Europeans arrived in the Americas.
Who Lived Here Long Ago?
The first people to settle this area were the Tzeltal people. They are an indigenous group who have lived in this region for centuries. They built their homes and communities here.
How Did the Aztecs Influence the Area?
In 1486, a powerful group called the Aztecs came to the area. Their troops, led by a commander named Tiltototl, took control of the Tzeltal settlement. This shows how different groups interacted and sometimes clashed in ancient Mexico.
What Happened After the Spanish Arrived?
In 1528, after the Spanish conquered Mexico, big changes came to Amatenango del Valle. The Spanish set up a system called an encomienda in the area. This system gave Spanish settlers control over local lands and the people living on them.
When Did Amatenango del Valle Become a Municipality?
Amatenango del Valle officially became a municipality on November 11, 1882. This means it became a recognized local government area within the state of Chiapas.
See also
In Spanish: Amatenango del Valle para niños
