Tantoyuca facts for kids
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Tantoyuca, Veracruz
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 Tantoyuca, Veracruz
Location in Veracruz
Tantoyuca, Veracruz
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Municipality | Tantoyuca |
| Founded | pre-Conquest |
| Town status | 12 April 1850 |
| City status | 25 July 1901 |
| Elevation | 140 m (460 ft) |
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| • Total | 23,893 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Website | www.tantoyuca.gob.mx |
Tantoyuca is a city in the Mexican state of Veracruz. People often call it "the Pearl of the Huastecas." It is located in the Huasteca Alta region of the state. Tantoyuca is also the main town, or "municipal seat," for the larger area known as the Tantoyuca municipality.
In 2005, a count called the INEGI Census showed that 23,893 people lived in the city of Tantoyuca.
What Does the Name Tantoyuca Mean?
The name "Tantoyuca" comes from the Tenek language. The words "tan-tuyik" mean "place of wax."
A Look at Tantoyuca's History
Tantoyuca was first settled by the Huastec people a very long time ago, even before the Spanish arrived. Later, in the late 1400s or early 1500s, the Mexica people, who were part of the Aztec Triple Alliance, took control of the area.
Tantoyuca became an official town (called a villa) on April 12, 1850. It was then given the higher status of a city (called a ciudad) on July 25, 1901.
