Tumbalá facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tumbalá
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 Tumbalá
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chiapas |
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| • Total | 42.2 sq mi (109.3 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31,723 |
Tumbalá is a town and a municipality in the state of Chiapas, located in southern Mexico. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or a district.
About Tumbalá
Tumbalá covers an area of about 109.3 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a small city.
Population Growth
In 2005, the municipality of Tumbalá had a population of 15,890 people. By 2010, this number had grown to 31,723 people. This shows a big increase in the number of residents over just five years.
Main Town and Other Communities
The main town, also called Tumbalá, had a population of 3,227 people in 2010. Besides the main town, the municipality has 127 smaller communities.
Some of the largest rural communities in 2010 were:
- Joshil with 3,110 people
- Hidalgo Joshil with 2,496 people
- Mariscal Subikuski with 1,036 people
These communities are considered rural, meaning they are located outside of big cities and often have a more natural environment.
See also
In Spanish: Tumbalá para niños
