Pinotepa Nacional facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pinotepa Nacional
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Municipality and town
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Major cities of Oaxaca
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 Pinotepa Nacional
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State | Oaxaca | |
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| • Municipality | 804.5 km2 (310.6 sq mi) | |
| • Town | 11.86 km2 (4.58 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2020 census)
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| • Municipality | 55,840 | |
| • Density | 69.410/km2 (179.770/sq mi) | |
| • Town | 33,726 | |
| • Town density | 2,843.7/km2 (7,365/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (US Central)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) | |
Pinotepa Nacional is a city and a municipality in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Its full name is Santiago Pinotepa Nacional. In the Ñu'savi language, it is called Ñuu Ñoko, which means "Twenty-House Town". The name Pinotepa comes from Náhuatl and means "toward the crumbling hill".
This city is found in the Jamiltepec District, which is in the western part of the Costa Region of Oaxaca.
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History of Pinotepa Nacional
Early Names and Location
During the time when Spain ruled Mexico, this place was known as Pinotepa del Rey. After Mexico became independent, its name changed to Pinotepa del Estado. The town is located about 200 meters (656 feet) above sea level. It sits in the Mixteca de la Costa region of Oaxaca.
People of African Heritage
Pinotepa Nacional has a special history because many of its people have African ancestors. There are two main ideas about how this happened. One idea is that during the colonial period, African people were brought to this area. They worked on large farms called haciendas.
Another idea suggests that these people are descendants of Africans whose ship wrecked off the coast of Oaxaca. This happened while they were being brought to the Americas. Pinotepa Nacional is one of the few places in Mexico with a strong Afro-Mexican heritage. Other areas with similar history include Guerrero, Sinaloa, and Veracruz states.
Local Crafts and Culture
The town is well-known for its beautiful handmade items. People here create knitted and embroidered goods. They are also skilled at making knives, machetes, and saddles. These crafts show the rich culture and traditions of the area.
Recent Events
On February 16, 2018, a strong earthquake shook the area. The community worked together to recover from the natural disaster.
The Municipality of Pinotepa Nacional
As the main town, Pinotepa Nacional oversees many smaller communities. These communities are part of the same municipality.
Near the town, you can find the Laguna de Corralero. This lagoon is a great spot for fishing. It is also a wonderful place to watch different kinds of birds.
See also
In Spanish: Santiago Pinotepa Nacional para niños
