X-Hazil Sur facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
X-Hazil Sur, Quintana Roo
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 X-Hazil Sur
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State |  Quintana Roo |
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| Municipality | Felipe Carrillo Puerto | |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Town | 1,422 | |
| • Urban | 0 | |
| Demonym(s) | Xhazileño | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| Area code(s) | 77106 | |
| Municipalities of Quintana Roo | ||
X-Hazil Sur is a small town located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It's in the central part of the state, within the Felipe Carrillo Puerto area. In 2010, about 1,422 people lived there.
The town is part of a special type of community land called ejido (pronounced eh-HEE-doh). This land is next to the Sian Ka'an natural reserve. X-Hazil Sur was founded in 1936 by Mayan people. They came from different towns after a big conflict called the Caste War of Yucatán.
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Understanding Common Property Land
The common property land, also known as an ejido, is a special type of land ownership in Mexico. It means the land is owned by the community, not by individual people. The ejido of X-Hazil Sur includes the smaller communities of Chancah Veracruz and Uh-May.
Daily Life and Economy
Today, most people living in X-Hazil Sur work in farming. They also trade valuable types of wood. Many of the ejido landowners use a traditional farming method. This method is called "roza-tumba y quema," which means "clear, cut down, and burn." This helps prepare the land for planting crops.
Farming Choices and Rules
The families who own parts of the common land can choose where to plant their crops. They have a lot of freedom in this. The main rule is that their farming activities must not harm certain protected areas. These protected areas are part of a special plan for managing the land and the natural reserve.
See also
In Spanish: X-Hazil Sur para niños
