Umán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Umán
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Principal Church of Umán, Yucatán
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 Umán
Location in Yucatán (state)
Umán
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State |  Yucatán |
| Municipality | Umán Municipality |
| Municipality Est | 1921 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 56,049 |
| • Demonym | Umanense |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
| Postal Code |
97390
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| Area code(s) | 988 |
| INEGI Code | 101 |
| Major Airport | Merida (Manuel Crescencio Rejón) International Airport |
| IATA Code | MID |
| ICAO Code | MMMD |
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Umán is a city in the Mexican state of Yucatán. It is the main city of the Umán area. Umán is also part of the larger Mérida city area, along with Kanasín. In 2020, about 56,409 people lived there. This makes Umán the 4th largest city in Yucatán. It is smaller than Valladolid, Kanasín, and Mérida.
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What Does Umán Mean?
The name "Umán" comes from the Yucatec Maya language. It can mean "purchase" or "your path" or "your walk."
A Look Back: Umán's History
We don't know exactly when Umán was first started. But we do know it existed before the Spanish arrived. Long ago, it was part of a local area called Ah Canul. When the Spanish took over, Umán became part of a system called encomienda. This system gave Spanish settlers control over land and the people living on it. Francisco Hernández was one of the first people to have an encomienda here.
Yucatán became independent from Spain in 1821. In 1825, Umán was made part of a larger region with its main office in Hunucmá Municipality. Later, in 1921, Umán became the main city of its own municipality. This means it got its own local government.
How Umán is Governed
Umán is the main city of its municipality. The people of Umán elect a leader called a Municipal President. This president serves for three years. The city also has a town council with nine members. These council members help manage different parts of the city. They work on things like:
- Sports and city property
- Police and safety
- Schools and health
- Public construction projects
- Clean drinking water
- Farming and community help
- Roads and markets
- Naming streets and hiring people
- Protecting the environment
- Taking care of public statues and buildings
Who Lives in Umán? (Population)
This chart shows how the number of people living in Umán has changed over many years. You can see that the population has grown a lot, especially since 1980!
Fun Times: Local Festivals
Every year, Umán has a special celebration from September 13th to 15th. This festival honors the Christ of Love.
Cool Places to Visit
If you visit Umán, here are some interesting places you can see:
- The old convent and Church of St. Francis of Assisi. This building was built a long time ago in the 1700s.
- Archaeological sites at Bolon, Hotzuc, and Kizil. These are places where you can see ancient ruins.
- Hacienda Xtepén. A hacienda is a large estate or plantation.
- Hacienda Yaxcopoil. This is another famous old hacienda.
See also
In Spanish: Umán (Yucatán) para niños
