Pichucalco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pichucalco
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Pichucalco town
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Municipality of Pichucalco in Chiapas
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 Pichucalco
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chiapas |
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| • Total | 1,078.1 km2 (416.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 29,990 |
Pichucalco is a cool town and a municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas. It's a place where many people live and work.
About Pichucalco
Pichucalco is both a town and a larger area called a municipality. Think of a municipality as a county, and the town of Pichucalco is its main city.
Population and Size
In 2020, about 29,990 people lived in the Pichucalco municipality. This area covers about 1,078.1 square kilometers. That's a pretty big space!
The main town of Pichucalco had about 14,212 people living there in 2010. The rest of the municipality includes 86 smaller communities. The biggest of these was a rural area called Nuevo Nicapa.
Political Role
Pichucalco has an important role in local government. It has served as the main town for a special area called the second federal electoral district of Chiapas. This means it's a key place for elections and political decisions in that part of Chiapas. It held this role from 1996 to 2005 and again starting in 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Pichucalco para niños
