José María Morelos, Quintana Roo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
José María Morelos
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Jose María Morelos municipal hall
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 José María Morelos, Quintana Roo
Location in Mexico
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| Country | Mexico |
| State | Quintana Roo |
| Municipality | José María Morelos |
| Named for | José María Morelos |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,750 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Standard Time) |
José María Morelos is an important city in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is the main city and administrative center of the José María Morelos Municipality. In 2010, about 11,750 people lived here.
A Glimpse into History
José María Morelos was founded in the 1800s. Its first purpose was to help export wood and chicle. Chicle is a natural gum used to make chewing gum.
From Kilómetro 50 to a New Name
The city was first called Kilómetro 50. This name came from its distance from another town, Peto. It was exactly 50 kilometers away.
In 1974, Quintana Roo became a state. At that time, the city was renamed. It got its new name from a famous Mexican hero. This hero was José María Morelos, a leader in the Mexican War of Independence. The city also became the main town for the municipality that shares its name.
See also
- In Spanish: José María Morelos (Quintana Roo) para niños
