Mama Municipality, Yucatán facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mama
Municipality
Region 7 Sur #046
Mama Municipality, Yucatán Location in Mexico
Country	Mexico
State	Yucatán
Mexico Ind.	1821
Yucatán Est.	1824
Government
• Type	2012–2015
Area
• Total	117.52 km2 (45.37 sq mi)
Elevation	24 m (79 ft)
Population  (2010)
• Total	2,888
• Density	24.575/km2 (63.648/sq mi)
• Demonym	Umanense
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)
INEGI Code	046
Major Airport	Merida (Manuel Crescencio Rejón) International Airport
IATA Code	MID
ICAO Code	MMMD

Mama Municipality is a special area in the Mexican state of Yucatán. Its name comes from the Yucatec Maya language and means "maternal water." This municipality covers about 117.52 square kilometers (45 square miles). It is located about 55 kilometers (34 miles) southeast of the big city of Mérida.

A Look Back: History of Mama

We don't know exactly when Mama was first settled. But it was already a town before the Spanish arrived. It was part of a local area called Tutulxiu. When the Spanish took over, Mama became part of a system called encomienda in 1580. This system gave control of land and people to Spanish settlers.

In 1821, Yucatán declared its independence from Spain. A few years later, in 1825, Mama was officially recognized as its own municipality. This meant it could govern itself more.

How Mama is Governed

The municipality of Mama is led by a Municipal President. This leader is chosen by the people and serves for three years. The president works with a town council.

The town council has four members. They help manage different parts of the municipality. These include public works, education, culture, sports, public sanitation, clean water, and public lighting.

The Municipal Council is in charge of the municipality's money. They decide how to spend it and make sure all reports are done. They also help set standards for local schools every year.

Police Commissioners help keep order and safety in Mama. They make sure rules are followed. They also help carry out decisions made by the council.

Communities in Mama

The main town and center of the municipality is Mama, Yucatán. Many smaller communities are also part of the municipality. These include places like Chaltubalam, Limonar, and Pisté.

Here's a quick look at the population of the main community:

Local Festivals and Celebrations

Every year, the people of Mama celebrate a special festival. It takes place from August 4th to August 15th. This festival honors the Virgin of the Assumption.

Places to Visit: Tourist Attractions

Church of the Assumption

• The Church of the Assumption is a notable landmark in Mama.

See also

In Spanish: Mama (municipio) para niños