Escárcega facts for kids
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Escárcega
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 Escárcega
Location in Campeche
Escárcega
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Campeche |
| Municipality | Escárcega |
| Ejido | 5 July 1939 |
| Town status | 1956 |
| City status | 19 July 1990 |
| Elevation | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 29,477 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Postal code |
24350
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| Area code(s) | 982 |
Escárcega (Spanish pronunciation: [esˈkaɾseɣa]) is a small city in the Mexican state of Campeche. It is located in the central part of the state. In 2010, about 29,477 people lived in the city of Escárcega.
The city is the main administrative center for the area around it. This area is called the Escárcega municipality. The municipality includes the city and many smaller communities. The largest of these is called División del Norte. In 2010, the whole municipality had a population of 54,184 people. Its total area is about 4,569.64 square kilometers.
Escárcega is an important place for travel. It sits where two major roads, Federal Highways 251 and 186, meet. A railway also crosses through the city. This railway connects Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, to Campeche, Campeche. Escárcega is a newer city. It grew a lot in the 20th century because of the new railways and roads. The city is named after Francisco Escárcega. He was a hero from the Mexican Revolution. He helped build many railways in southeastern Mexico.
Climate in Escárcega
Escárcega has a warm climate. The weather is usually hot all year round. The average temperature is around 26.6 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Fahrenheit).
Warmest and Coolest Months
- The warmest months are April and May. Temperatures can reach up to 37.4 degrees Celsius (99.3 degrees Fahrenheit).
- The coolest months are December and January. Even then, the average high temperature is around 29 degrees Celsius (84 degrees Fahrenheit).
Rainfall in Escárcega
- Escárcega gets a lot of rain. The average yearly rainfall is about 1537.5 millimeters (60.5 inches).
- The rainy season is from June to October. August and September are usually the wettest months.
- The drier months are from January to April.
See also
In Spanish: Escárcega para niños
