Santo Domingo del Estado facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Santo Domingo del Estado Xuman' Lii
Municipal agency & town
Santo Domingo del Estado Location in Mexico
Country	Mexico
State	Oaxaca
Municipality	Putla Villa de Guerrero
Elevation	2,718 m (8,917 ft)
Population  (2010)
• Total	927
Time zone	UTC6 (Central Standard Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC5 (Central Daylight Time)
Postal code	71010

Santo Domingo del Estado is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico. It is part of the Putla Villa de Guerrero area. This town is home to the Trique Indigenous community.

The people here speak the trique language. In their language, the town is called Xuman' Lii, which means "small town." In 2010, about 927 people lived in Santo Domingo del Estado. The town is located high up, at 2,718 meters (about 8,917 feet) above sea level.

Learning and Schools

Santo Domingo del Estado has schools for younger children. These schools help kids get a good start in their education.

Early Childhood Education

• Indigenous early childhood education: This program helps very young children learn and grow. It focuses on their culture and language.

Local Schools

• Bilingual preschool "Benito Juarez": A preschool is for young kids before elementary school. "Bilingual" means students learn in both Spanish and the Trique language.
• Bilingual elementary school "Benito Juarez": This school is for older children, teaching them in both languages.

For middle school and high school, students from Santo Domingo del Estado travel to a nearby town called Chicahuaxtla.

Fun and Games

The people in Santo Domingo del Estado love sports! They enjoy playing two popular games.

Favorite Sports

• Basketball: This is a fast-paced game played with a ball and hoops.
• Football (soccer): This is a team sport played with a ball, where players try to score goals.

During town celebrations, they often hold exciting sports tournaments. This is a great way for everyone to have fun and compete.

See also

In Spanish: Santo Domingo del Estado para niños