Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas
Chiapa de Corzo (Spanish: [ˈtʃjapa ðe ˈkoɾso] ⓘ) is a small city and municipality situated in the west-central part of the Mexican state of Chiapas. Located in the Grijalva River valley of the Chiapas highlands, Chiapa de Corzo lies some 15 km (9.3 mi) to the east of the state capital, Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Chiapa has been occupied since at least 1400 BCE, with a major archeological site which reached its height between 700 BCE and 200 CE. It is important because the earliest inscribed date, the earliest form of hieroglyphic writing and the earliest Mesoamerican tomb burial have all been found here. Chiapa is also the site of the first Spanish city founded in Chiapas in 1528. The "de Corzo" was added to honor Liberal politician Angel Albino Corzo.
Chiapa de Corzo | |
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Municipality and town | |
La Pila Fountain in the main square | |
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Coat of arms | |
Chiapa de Corzo Location in Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 16°42′25″N 93°00′50″W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Chiapas |
| Founded | 1528 |
| Municipal Status | 1915 |
| Government | |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 789 km2 (305 sq mi) |
| • Seat | 16.26 km2 (6.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation (of seat) | 420 m (1,380 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Municipality | 112,075 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
| • Seat | 55,931 |
| • Seat density | 3,400/km2 (8,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (US Central)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) |
| Postal code (of seat) | 29160 |
| Area code | 961 |
| Climate | Aw |
| Website | www |