Hecelchakán
Encyclopedia
Hecelchakán is a city in the Mexican
state
of Campeche
. The city is located some 70 km to the north of the state capital Campeche
. It is the seat of the municipality
of the same name. The city had a 2005 census population of 9,974, while the municipality had a population of 26,973. The municipality has an area of 1,331.99 km² (514.284 sq mi)
The name comes from the Maya words helel (savanna) and chakan (rest).
It is at an altitude of 10 m above sea level.
by inhabitants of the former city of Xkalumkin, between the years 1500 and 1600. In this city some important historic events took place, such as the battle between Don Francisco de Paula Toro and the federalists, led by Don Felipe Montero, who was defeated.
In 1840, the district of Hecelchakán included the towns of Pomuch, Pocboc, Tenabo, Tepakán, San Antonio Sahcabchén, Dzitbalché
, Bécal, Nunkiní, and Calkiní.
Around 1846, the district of Hecelchakán included three parishes: Hecelchakán, Calkiní and Bécal.
On December 7, 1915, when decree no. 51 approved a new law of interior administration, Hecelchakán became one of the eight free municipalities of the new state of Campeche. That law came into effect on January 1, 1916.
In 1957 Hecelchakán was given city status by Governor of Campeche
Alberto Trueba Urbina.
Mexico
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state
States of Mexico
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of Campeche
Campeche
Campeche is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. Located in Southeast Mexico, it is bordered by the states of Yucatán to the north east, Quintana Roo to the east, and Tabasco to the south west...
. The city is located some 70 km to the north of the state capital Campeche
Campeche, Campeche
San Francisco de Campeche is the capital city of the Mexican state of Campeche, located at,...
. It is the seat of the municipality
Municipalities of Mexico
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of the same name. The city had a 2005 census population of 9,974, while the municipality had a population of 26,973. The municipality has an area of 1,331.99 km² (514.284 sq mi)
The name comes from the Maya words helel (savanna) and chakan (rest).
It is at an altitude of 10 m above sea level.
History
The city was founded close to a cenoteCenote
A cenote is a deep natural pit, or sinkhole, characteristic of Mexico and Central America, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath...
by inhabitants of the former city of Xkalumkin, between the years 1500 and 1600. In this city some important historic events took place, such as the battle between Don Francisco de Paula Toro and the federalists, led by Don Felipe Montero, who was defeated.
In 1840, the district of Hecelchakán included the towns of Pomuch, Pocboc, Tenabo, Tepakán, San Antonio Sahcabchén, Dzitbalché
Dzitbalché
Dzitbalché is a large town in the extreme northern part of the Mexican state of Campeche. It is located at 20.32°N 90.05°W, within the municipality of Calkiní...
, Bécal, Nunkiní, and Calkiní.
Around 1846, the district of Hecelchakán included three parishes: Hecelchakán, Calkiní and Bécal.
On December 7, 1915, when decree no. 51 approved a new law of interior administration, Hecelchakán became one of the eight free municipalities of the new state of Campeche. That law came into effect on January 1, 1916.
In 1957 Hecelchakán was given city status by Governor of Campeche
Governor of Campeche
Governors of the state of Campeche, Mexico, since statehood:* Pablo García y Montilla 1862 – 1870* Tomás Anzar Barbachano 1870* Salvador Donde 1870 – 1871* Joaquín Baranda Quijano 1871 – 1877* Juan B...
Alberto Trueba Urbina.
External links
- Ayuntamiento de Hecelchakán Official website