Soyaló facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Soyaló
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 Soyaló
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chiapas |
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| • Total | 69.1 sq mi (178.9 km2) |
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| • Total | 9,740 |
Soyaló is a town and a municipality located in the state of Chiapas in southern Mexico. It's a place with a small population, but it's an important part of the region.
About Soyaló
Soyaló is both a town and a larger area called a municipality. Think of a municipality like a county or a district. It includes the main town of Soyaló and several smaller villages or communities around it. This area is found in the southern part of Mexico, in the state of Chiapas.
Where is Soyaló?
Soyaló is located in the beautiful state of Chiapas, which is known for its rich culture and natural beauty. Chiapas is one of the 32 states that make up Mexico. The municipality of Soyaló covers an area of about 178.9 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of a medium-sized city!
People and Places
As of 2010, the entire municipality of Soyaló had a total population of 9,740 people. This number was a bit higher than in 2005, showing that more people are moving to or being born in the area.
The main town of Soyaló itself is home to 4,014 people. This means that almost half of the municipality's population lives in the main town. Besides the town of Soyaló, there are 20 other smaller communities within the municipality. The largest of these smaller places is a rural community called Francisco Sarabia, which had 3,318 residents in 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Soyaló para niños
