Villa Comaltitlán facts for kids
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Villa Comaltitlán
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Municipality of Villa Comaltitlan in Chiapas
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 Villa Comaltitlán
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chiapas |
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| • Total | 28 sq mi (72 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 27,899 |
Villa Comaltitlán is a town and a municipality located in the southern part of Mexico. It is found within the Mexican state of Chiapas.
This area is known for its natural beauty and local communities. It is a place where many people live and work.
About Villa Comaltitlán
Villa Comaltitlán is both a town and the name of the larger area around it, called a municipality. Think of a municipality like a county. It includes the main town and many smaller villages or communities.
Location in Mexico
The municipality of Villa Comaltitlán is in the state of Chiapas. Chiapas is one of Mexico's 32 states. It is located in the very south of the country, close to the border with Guatemala.
Size and Population
As of 2010, the entire municipality of Villa Comaltitlán had about 27,899 people living there. This number was a bit higher than in 2005. The total area of the municipality is about 72 square kilometers. That's roughly 28 square miles.
The main town of Villa Comaltitlán itself had a population of 7,201 people in 2010.
Other Communities
Besides the main town, the municipality has many other smaller places where people live. In 2010, there were 172 of these smaller communities. Some of the biggest ones included:
- Hidalgo (with 1,640 people)
- Lázaro Cárdenas (with 1,531 people)
- Zacualpa (with 1,076 people)
These smaller communities are mostly considered rural, meaning they are in the countryside.
See also
- Municipalities of Chiapas
- In Spanish: Villa Comaltitlán para niños
