Palizada
Palizada (Spanish: [paliˈsaða] ⓘ) is a city in the Mexican state of Campeche. It is situated in the south-west the state. It serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name. As of 2010, the Palizada had a population of 3,089.[1]
Palizada | |
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City and municipal seat | |
  Palizada | |
| Coordinates: 18°15′16.51″N 92°5′29.32″W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Campeche |
| Municipality | Palizada |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,089 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (US Central)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (Central) |
| Website | www.palizada.gob.mx/ |
Palizada is on the Palizada River, a distributary of the Usumacinta which empties into Laguna de Términos.
Palizada was named a "Pueblo Mágico" in 2010.
References
- "Palizada". Catálogo de Localidades. Secretaría de Desarrollo Social (SEDESOL). Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- Palizada Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México (INAFED)
- Ayuntamiento de Palizada Municipal website (in Spanish)
 State of Campeche | ||
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Campeche (capital) | ||
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