Hopelchén
Hopelchén (IPA: [xopelˈtʃen], Yucatec Maya: "place of five wells") is a city in the Mexican state of Campeche. It is situated inland in the north of the state. It serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding Hopelchén Municipality. In 2010, Hopelchén had a population of 7,295.
Hopelchén | |
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City and municipal seat | |
Hopelchén Hopelchén | |
| Coordinates: 19.7444°N 89.8453°W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Campeche |
| Municipality | Hopelchén |
| Government | |
| • Municipal president | Hebert Rafael Infante Yeh(2009-2012) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 7,295 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (US Central)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (Central) |
| Spanish foundation | 1621 |
| City status | 26 February 1959 |
| Website | www.municipiohopelchen.gob.mx |
It is also home to a large Mennonite community of around 50 families as of 2018.
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