Tixkokob facts for kids

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Tixkokob Location in Yucatán (state) Show map of Yucatán (state) Tixkokob Location in Mexico Show map of Mexico
Country	Mexico
State	Yucatan
Municipality	Tixkokob
Elevation	8 m (26 ft)
Population  (2010)
• Total	10,968
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)
ZIP code	97470
Area code(s)	985
INEGI Code	310930001

Tixkokob is a town in the country of Mexico. It is found in the state of Yucatán, in the north-central part. The name Tixkokob comes from the Mayan language. It means "place of poisonous snakes."

Tixkokob is the main town, or "seat," of the Tixkokob Municipality. It is located about 24 miles (39 kilometers) east of the big city of Mérida. In 2005, about 10,338 people lived there.

Exploring Tixkokob's Past

Early History of Tixkokob

Before the Spanish arrived in Yucatán, the area where Tixkokob is now was part of a region called Ceh-Pech. This was a powerful group of people. We don't know exactly when Tixkokob was first settled. The earliest mention of the town is from the year 1549.

Tixkokob's Changing Status

Over time, Tixkokob's official status changed.

• In 1867, the government of Yucatán decided Tixkokob should be called a "town."
• Later, in 1914, it was given the higher status of a "city."
• However, this change didn't last long. Just a few months later, the decision was reversed. Tixkokob went back to being known as a "town."
• Since 1918, Tixkokob has been the main town for its local government area, known as the municipal seat.

See also

In Spanish: Tixkokob para niños