Hecelchakán
Hecelchakán (Spanish pronunciation: [xekeltʃaˈkan]) 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 Hecelchakán Municipality. As of 2010, the city of Hecelchakán had a population of 10,285.
Hecelchakán | |
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City and municipal seat | |
Hecelchakán Location in Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 20°10′0″N 90°8′0″W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Campeche |
| Municipality | Hecelchakán |
| Area | |
| • Total | 514.28 sq mi (1,331.99 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 10,285 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (US Central)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (Central) |
The name comes from the Maya words jeʼelel (rest) and chakʼan (savanna).
It is at an altitude of 10 m above sea level.
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