Tizimín is a

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located in the Tizimín Municipality in the Mexican state of

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, It is located in the Coastal Zone of the same state. It has an average height of 20 meters and is located at a distance of 1,492 km from

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, 167 km from state capital city, Merida, Yucatan, 54 km from Rio Lagartos, 50 km from Valladolid, Yucatan, 36 km from Ek' Balam and 27 km from Espita. The city is known for its traditional fair of the Biblical Magi, celebrated in late December and early January. It is also a major Mexican handcraft market selling

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s, tablecloths, jewelry and

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s. This fair gives the city its nickname of ''"King's City"''. In 2010 was the second largest city in population of the eastern Yucatan, only after

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. It was also the third largest city and fourth largest by number of people around the state. Currently is the leading producer of beef cattle in the state of Yucatan, and is the central urban service provider the northeastern region of the state.

Climate

Sister cities

Tizimín has one

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since 2011, the city is

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in the

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Transportation

The city is served by the Cupul National Airport .

References

External links

Yucatan.gob.mx
- Official website of the State of Yucatan.
Tizimín.gob.mx
- Official website of the city. {{DEFAULTSORT:Tizimin Populated places in Yucatán

Climate

Sister cities

Transportation

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