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{{Short description|Municipality in the Mexican state of Yucatán}}
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'''Tekal de Venegas Municipality''' (In the [[Yucatec Maya language|Yucatec Maya]] Language: “place of imprisonment” combined with the surname of a Spanish soldier who kept the city from destruction during the [[Caste War of Yucatán]]) is one of the 106 [[Municipalities of Yucatán|municipalities]] in the [[Mexico|Mexican]] state of [[Yucatán (state)|Yucatán]] containing (95.80&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of land and located roughly 80&nbsp;km east of the city of [[Mérida, Yucatán|Mérida]].<ref name="municipios"/>
'''Tekal de Venegas Municipality''' (In the [[Yucatec Maya language|Yucatec Maya]] Language: “place of imprisonment” combined with the surname of a Spanish soldier who kept the city from destruction during the [[Caste War of Yucatán]]) is a [[Municipalities of Yucatán|municipality]] in the [[Mexico|Mexican]] [[List of states of Mexico|state]] of [[Yucatán]] containing (95.80&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of land and located roughly 80&nbsp;km east of the city of [[Mérida, Yucatán|Mérida]].<ref name="municipios"/>


==History==
==History==
During pre-Hispanic times, the area was part of the chieftainship of Ah-Kin-Chel. After the conquest the area became part of the [[encomienda]] system with Diego Brizeño as the encomendero in 1576. Subsequent holders of the trusteeship were María de Mena y Ontivero, who in 1698 had charge of 208 Indians and García Rejón, who was in charge of 965 Indians in 1756. <ref name="municipios"/>
During pre-Hispanic times, the area was part of the chieftainship of Ah-Kin-Chel. After the [[Spanish conquest of Yucatán|conquest]] the area became part of the [[encomienda]] system with Diego Brizeño as the encomendero in 1576. Subsequent holders of the trusteeship were María de Mena y Ontivero, who in 1698 had charge of 208 Indians and García Rejón, who was in charge of 965 Indians in 1756.<ref name="municipios"/>


Yucatán declared its independence from the Spanish Crown in 1821 and in 1825, the area was assigned to the Coast region with its headquarters in the [[Izamal Municipality]]. In 1930, it became part of the [[Temax Municipality]], before becoming head of its own municipality.<ref name="municipios"/>
Yucatán declared its independence from the Spanish Crown in 1821 and in 1825, the area was assigned to the Coast region with its headquarters in the [[Izamal Municipality]]. In 1930, it became part of the [[Temax Municipality]], before becoming head of its own municipality.<ref name="municipios"/>
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==Local Festivals==
==Local festivals==
Every year from 28 to 31 January is held a celebration in honor of the Virgin of Candelaria and from 15 to 19 April a festival honors Saint Peter.<ref name=municipios />
Every year from 28 to 31 January is held a celebration in honor of the Virgin of Candelaria and from 15 to 19 April a festival honors Saint Peter.<ref name=municipios />


==Tourist Attractions==
==Tourist attractions==
* Church of San Román
* Church of San Román
* Church of Saint Peter
* Church of Saint Peter
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Latest revision as of 03:24, 26 March 2024

Tekal de Venegas
Municipality
Principal Church of Tekal de Venegas, Yucatán
Principal Church of Tekal de Venegas, Yucatán
Region 3 Centro #077
Region 3 Centro #077
Tekal de Venegas is located in Mexico
Tekal de Venegas
Tekal de Venegas
Location of the Municipality in Mexico
Coordinates: 21°00′45″N 88°56′52″W / 21.01250°N 88.94778°W / 21.01250; -88.94778
Country Mexico
State Yucatán
Government
 • Type 2012–2015[1]
 • Municipal PresidentJosé Antonio Aragón Uicab[2]
Area
 • Total
95.80 km2 (36.99 sq mi)
 [2]
Elevation
[2]
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2010[3])
 • Total
2,606
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)
INEGI Code009
Major AirportMerida (Manuel Crescencio Rejón) International Airport
IATA CodeMID
ICAO CodeMMMD

Tekal de Venegas Municipality (In the Yucatec Maya Language: “place of imprisonment” combined with the surname of a Spanish soldier who kept the city from destruction during the Caste War of Yucatán) is a municipality in the Mexican state of Yucatán containing (95.80 km2) of land and located roughly 80 km east of the city of Mérida.[2]

History

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During pre-Hispanic times, the area was part of the chieftainship of Ah-Kin-Chel. After the conquest the area became part of the encomienda system with Diego Brizeño as the encomendero in 1576. Subsequent holders of the trusteeship were María de Mena y Ontivero, who in 1698 had charge of 208 Indians and García Rejón, who was in charge of 965 Indians in 1756.[2]

Yucatán declared its independence from the Spanish Crown in 1821 and in 1825, the area was assigned to the Coast region with its headquarters in the Izamal Municipality. In 1930, it became part of the Temax Municipality, before becoming head of its own municipality.[2]

Governance

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The municipal president is elected for a three year term. The town council has four councilpersons, who serve as Secretary and councilors of Public works, sports, ecology and public monuments.[4]

The Municipal Council administers the business of the municipality. It is responsible for budgeting and expenditures and producing all required reports for all branches of the municipal administration. Annually it determines educational standards for schools.[4]

The Police Commissioners ensure public order and safety. They are tasked with enforcing regulations, distributing materials and administering rulings of general compliance issued by the council.[4]

Communities

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The head of the municipality is Tekal de Venegas, Yucatán. The other populated areas are El Ancla, Chahchac, Kuncheilá, Monil, Oxozua, San Felipe, Hacienda Santa Cruz, Thohobkú, Tixcancal, and Xpichi. The significant populations are shown below:[2]

Community Population
Entire Municipality (2010) 2,606[3]
San Felipe 30 in 2005[5]
Tekal de Venegas 2420 in 2005[6]

Local festivals

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Every year from 28 to 31 January is held a celebration in honor of the Virgin of Candelaria and from 15 to 19 April a festival honors Saint Peter.[2]

Tourist attractions

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References

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  1. ^ "Legislatura celebrará hoy tercer período extraordinario". PorEsto! (in Spanish). Mérida, Mexico: PorEsto!. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Municipios de Yucatán » Tekal" (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Mexico In Figures: Tekal, Yucatán". INEGI (in Spanish and English). Aguascalientes, México: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI). Archived from the original on 6 May 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  4. ^ a b c "Tekal". inafed (in Spanish). Mérida, Mexico: Enciclopedia de Los Municipios y Delegaciones de México. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  5. ^ "San Felipe". PueblosAmerica (in Spanish). PueblosAmerica. 2005. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  6. ^ "Tekal". PueblosAmerica (in Spanish). PueblosAmerica. 2005. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
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