Kantunilkín

Kantunilkín

central plaza
Kantunilkín

Location within Mexico

Coordinates: 21°06′N 87°29′W / 21.100°N 87.483°W / 21.100; -87.483Coordinates: 21°06′N 87°29′W / 21.100°N 87.483°W / 21.100; -87.483
Country Mexico
State Quintana Roo
Municipality Lázaro Cárdenas
Established 1850
Government
 • Municipal President Clementino Angulo Cupul
Population (2010)
 • Total 7,150
Time zone Central Standard Time (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)

Kantunilkín is the municipal seat and largest city in Lázaro Cárdenas in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 7,150 persons.[1]

Kantunilkín was established in 1850 by Mayan Cruzobs during the Caste War of Yucatán, and originally called Nueva Santa Cruz–Kantunil. In 1859, the inhabitants accepted the general amnesty and the place was granted recognition by the Mexican government.

References

  1. ↑ 2010 census tables: INEGI


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