Sitalá facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sitalá
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 Sitalá
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chiapas |
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| • Total | 150 sq mi (390 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,269 |
Sitalá is a town and municipality located in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas. It is a region that faces economic challenges.
About Sitalá
Sitalá is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It includes the main town of Sitalá and many smaller communities. This area is in the southern part of Mexico.
People and Area
In 2010, the total population of the Sitalá municipality was 12,269 people. This was an increase from 7,959 people in 2005. The municipality covers an area of about 178.9 square kilometers (about 69 square miles).
The main town of Sitalá had a population of 1,738 people in 2010. The rest of the people lived in 144 smaller villages or localities. None of these smaller places had more than 1,000 residents.
What People Do There?
The main way people earn a living in Sitalá is through agriculture. This means they grow crops and raise animals.
Sitalá is also an important area for oil production. Oil is found and collected there by PEMEX, which is Mexico's national oil company.
See also
In Spanish: Sitalá para niños
