District
Yajalón
Chiapas • Mexico
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The story behind the white guitar
The same song, sung in Spanish
Yajalón is a district in Chiapas, Mexico. It has a population of about 40,285, an area of 209 km², and an elevation of 1,060 m. It is on Central Standard Time. It contains 2 villages and 1 town with a combined population of about 19,135. The largest are Yajalón (16,622), Amado Nervo (1,362), and Lázaro Cárdenas (1,151). Its nearest neighbours are Hidalgo Joshil (5.2 km), Tocob Leglemal (7.7 km), and Joshil (7.8 km). It was established in 1963.
- Time zone
- America/Mexico_City
- Coordinates
- 17.1852, -92.3272
- Area
- 209 km²
- Elevation
- 1,060 m
- Established
- 1963
- Official website
- yajalon.gob.mx
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