Mitontic facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mitontic
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Municipality of Mitontic in Chiapas
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 Mitontic
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chiapas |
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| • Total | 32 sq mi (82 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,157 |
Mitontic is a special place in the state of Chiapas, located in southern Mexico. It's both a small town and a larger area called a municipality. You can think of a municipality like a county or a district that includes a main town and several smaller villages around it.
As of 2010, the entire municipality of Mitontic was home to 11,157 people. This was a jump from 7,602 people in 2005, showing that more families are choosing to live there. The municipality covers an area of 82 square kilometers. That's about the size of 8,200 football fields!
The Town of Mitontic
The main town, also called Mitontic, had a population of 770 people in 2010. It's the central hub for the surrounding areas.
Other Villages in the Municipality
Besides the main town, the municipality of Mitontic has 20 other smaller communities. These are often called "localities." Some of the biggest villages in 2010 were:
- Chalam with 1,345 people
- Tzoeptic with 1,295 people
- Chimhucum with 1,143 people
- Oxinam with 1,033 people
These villages are mostly rural, meaning they are in the countryside rather than big cities.
Location in Mexico
Mitontic is located in the state of Chiapas, which is in the southern part of Mexico. Chiapas is known for its beautiful mountains, forests, and rich cultural history. It's a region with many indigenous communities.
See also
- In Spanish: Mitontic para niños
