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Jitotol
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Municipality of Jitotol in Chiapas
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 Jitotol
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chiapas |
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| • Total | 78.6 sq mi (203.7 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 18,683 |
Jitotol is a town and municipality located in the southern part of Mexico. It is found in the Mexican state of Chiapas. A municipality is like a local government area, often including a main town and smaller villages around it.
About Jitotol
Jitotol is a place with a rich history and culture. It is part of the Chiapas Highlands, an area known for its beautiful mountains and traditional communities.
Facts and Figures
As of 2010, the entire Jitotol municipality had a total population of 18,683 people. This number was higher than in 2005, when there were 13,076 residents. The municipality covers an area of about 203.7 square kilometers (about 78.6 square miles).
Main Town and Villages
The main town, also called Jitotol, had a population of 4,427 people in 2010. Besides the main town, the municipality includes 63 other smaller communities. Many of these are rural villages. Some of the largest villages in 2010 were:
- Carmen Zacatal (2,579 people)
- Las Maravillas (2,105 people)
- Cálido (1,189 people)
- El Ámbar (1,157 people)
These communities are important parts of the Jitotol municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Jitotol para niños
