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Ocotlán District
Ocotlán District is located in the south of the Valles Centrales Region of the State of Oaxaca, Mexico. Municipalities The district includes the following municipalities: * Asunción Ocotlán * Magdalena Ocotlán * Ocotlán de Morelos * San Antonino Castillo Velasco * San Baltazar Chichicapam * San Dionisio Ocotlán * San Jerónimo Taviche * San José del Progreso * San Juan Chilateca * San Martín Tilcajete * San Miguel Tilquiapam * San Pedro Apóstol * San Pedro Mártir * San Pedro Taviche * Santa Ana Zegache * Santa Catarina Minas Santa Catarina Minas is a municipality in the state of Oaxaca in south-western Mexico Mexico (Spanish language, Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a List of sovereign states, country in the southern portion of North ... * Santa Lucía Ocotlán * Santiago Apóstol * Santo Tomás Jalieza * Yaxe Magdalena References Districts of Oaxaca Valles Centrales de Oaxaca {{Oaxaca-geo-stub ...
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Administrative Divisions Of Mexico
The United Mexican States ( es, Estados Unidos Mexicanos) is a federal republic composed of 32 federal entities: 31 states and Mexico City, an autonomous entity. According to the Constitution of 1917, the states of the federation are free and sovereign in all matters concerning their internal affairs. Each state has its own congress and constitution. Federal entities of Mexico States Roles and powers of the states The states of the Mexican Federation are free, sovereign, autonomous and independent of each other. They are free to govern themselves according to their own laws; each state has a constitution that cannot contradict the federal constitution, which covers issues of national competence. The states cannot make alliances with other states or any independent nation without the consent of the whole federation, except those related to defense and security arrangements necessary to keep the border states secure in the event of an invasion. The political organizat ...
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San Martín Tilcajete
San Martín Tilcajete is a town and municipality located about from the city of Oaxaca, in the state of Oaxaca, in the south of Mexico. It is part of the Ocotlán District in the south of the Valles Centrales Region The municipality is small and rural with all but seven of its 1,631 residents living in the town (). It is a traditional and historically Zapotec village. The Zapotec language was lost three generations ago, but the municipal government falls under the legal category of “traditional uses and customs” based on ancient community norms. The community is best known for its production of “ alebrijes,” which are wood carvings of real or fantastic creatures painted in bright colors and intricate patterns. An early name for the area was Zapotitlán, referring to the large number of black sapote trees that were in the area; however, these trees are rare today. The current name is derived from the Nahuatl "Tilcaxitl" which means either “black earth depression or bo ...
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Yaxe Magdalena
Yaxe Magdalena is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. It is part of the Ocotlán District in the south of the Valles Centrales Region. The name Yaxe means "Green corn" in the Zapotec language. Geography The municipality covers an area of 65.07 km2 at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level. The climate is temperate or cool. The soil is thin, of volcanic origin, The landscape similar to that found in San Baltazar Chichicapam, varied but dominated by semi-desert landscapes. Flora and fauna In the hills there are some rabbits, opossums and skunks, and occasional coyotes. There are several species of wild birds including pigeons, hawks, mockingbirds and hummingbird. It is common to find rattlesnakes, coral snakes and some iguanas in the lower parts. Demography As of 2005, the municipality had 502 households with a total population of 2,442 of whom seven spoke an indigenous language. The population is declining due to migration to other parts of the ...
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Santo Tomás Jalieza
Santo Tomás Jalieza is a town and Municipalities of Oaxaca, municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. It is part of the Ocotlán District, Oaxaca, Ocotlán District in the south of the Valles Centrales de Oaxaca, Valles Centrales Region. Geography The municipality covers an area of 51.03 km² at en elevation of 1,500 meters above sea level. Its climate is temperate. The soil is composed of volcanic material overlaying rock at a depth of 10 centimeters or less. Demography As of 2005, the municipality had 568 households with a total population of 2,885 of whom 382 people spoke an indigenous language. Economy Economic activity includes agriculture, producing maize, beans, wheat, sugarcane and fruits, and cattle rearing. Mezcal is produced in the village. Santo Tomás Jalieza is known as the "town of belts" (cinturones) for the attractive embroidered cloth and leather belts that are made here. The townsfolk have also adapted their designs to clothing, purses and bags. Re ...
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Santiago Apóstol
Santiago Apóstol is a town and municipality in Oaxaca, southwestern Mexico. It is part of the Ocotlán District Ocotlán District is located in the south of the Valles Centrales Region of the State of Oaxaca, Mexico. Municipalities The district includes the following municipalities: * Asunción Ocotlán * Magdalena Ocotlán * Ocotlán de Morelos * San ... south of the Valles Centrales Region References Municipalities of Oaxaca {{Oaxaca-geo-stub ...
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Santa Lucía Ocotlán
Santa Lucía Ocotlán is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of km². It is part of the Ocotlán District Ocotlán District is located in the south of the Valles Centrales Region of the State of Oaxaca, Mexico. Municipalities The district includes the following municipalities: * Asunción Ocotlán * Magdalena Ocotlán * Ocotlán de Morelos * San ... in the south of the Valles Centrales Region As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of . References Municipalities of Oaxaca {{Oaxaca-geo-stub ...
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Santa Catarina Minas
Santa Catarina Minas is a municipality in the state of Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of km². It is part of the Ocotlán District Ocotlán District is located in the south of the Valles Centrales Region of the State of Oaxaca, Mexico. Municipalities The district includes the following municipalities: * Asunción Ocotlán * Magdalena Ocotlán * Ocotlán de Morelos * San ... in the south of the Valles Centrales Region. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of . References {{Ocotlán District Municipalities of Oaxaca ...
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Santa Ana Zegache
Santa Ana Zegache is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 26.79 km². It is part of the Ocotlán District in the south of the Valles Centrales Region As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 3,196. A project dedicated to restoring artifacts from the church, Zegache Talleres Comunitarios, was founded by painter Rodolfo Morales, and continues to employ and train many local people. Yatzeche Zapotec Yatzeche or Zegache Zapotec (Santa Inés Yatzeche Zapotec, Southeastern Zimatlán Zapotec) is a Zapotec language spoken in the Santa Ana Zegache and Santa Inés Yatzeche municipalities of Zimatlán District of Oaxaca, Mexico. It is 75% intell ... was formerly spoken in the town. References External links Zegache Talleres Comunitarioswebsite {{Ocotlán District Municipalities of Oaxaca ...
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San Pedro Taviche
San Pedro Taviche is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of km2. It is part of the Ocotlán District Ocotlán District is located in the south of the Valles Centrales Region of the State of Oaxaca, Mexico. Municipalities The district includes the following municipalities: * Asunción Ocotlán * Magdalena Ocotlán * Ocotlán de Morelos * San ... in the south of the Valles Centrales Region As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of . References Municipalities of Oaxaca {{Oaxaca-geo-stub ...
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San Pedro Mártir, Oaxaca
San Pedro Mártir is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of km². It is part of the Ocotlán District Ocotlán District is located in the south of the Valles Centrales Region of the State of Oaxaca, Mexico. Municipalities The district includes the following municipalities: * Asunción Ocotlán * Magdalena Ocotlán * Ocotlán de Morelos * San ... in the south of the Valles Centrales Region As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of . References Municipalities of Oaxaca {{Oaxaca-geo-stub ...
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San Pedro Apóstol
San Pedro Apóstol is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of km². It is part of the Ocotlán District Ocotlán District is located in the south of the Valles Centrales Region of the State of Oaxaca, Mexico. Municipalities The district includes the following municipalities: * Asunción Ocotlán * Magdalena Ocotlán * Ocotlán de Morelos * San ... in the south of the Valles Centrales Region As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of . References Municipalities of Oaxaca {{Oaxaca-geo-stub ...
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San Miguel Tilquiapam
San Miguel Tilquiapam is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 39.55 km². It is part of the Ocotlán District Ocotlán District is located in the south of the Valles Centrales Region of the State of Oaxaca, Mexico. Municipalities The district includes the following municipalities: * Asunción Ocotlán * Magdalena Ocotlán * Ocotlán de Morelos * San ... in the south of the Valles Centrales Region As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 3,442. References {{Ocotlán District Municipalities of Oaxaca ...
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