Santa María Tepantlali facts for kids
Santa María Tepantlali is a town and a special area called a municipality in the state of Oaxaca, located in south-western Mexico. It's a place where people live and work, and it's known for being part of the beautiful Sierra Mixe district, which is within the larger Sierra Norte de Oaxaca Region.
Quick facts for kids
Santa María Tepantlali
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Municipality and town
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 Santa María Tepantlali
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Oaxaca |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
Where is Santa María Tepantlali?
Santa María Tepantlali is found in the south-western part of Mexico. It is located in the state of Oaxaca. This area is known for its beautiful mountains. The town is part of the Sierra Mixe district. This district is within the larger Sierra Norte de Oaxaca Region. These names tell us it's in a mountainous area. The coordinates for Santa María Tepantlali are 16 degrees 58 minutes North and 96 degrees 02 minutes West.
What is a Municipality?
In Mexico, a municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town or city and the surrounding smaller communities. So, Santa María Tepantlali is both a town and the center of its own municipality. This means it has its own local government.
Living in Santa María Tepantlali
As of 2005, the municipality of Santa María Tepantlali had a total population. This means many people call this place home. People living here follow the North American Central Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many places in central North America. During part of the year, they switch to Central Daylight Time.
