Jalpa de Méndez
Jalpa de Méndez is a city in Jalpa de Méndez Municipality located in the north of the Mexican state of Tabasco, Mexico. It is considered part of the Chontal Maya region of the state, known for its production of decorated dried gourds traditionally used for drinking chocolate and cured meats. Although there is some oil production and tourism, its main economic activity is agriculture, producing cacao, coconut and livestock.
Jalpa de Méndez, Tabasco | |
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| Jalpa de Méndez | |
Parque Central and Parish of San Francisco of Asís | |
Jalpa de Méndez, Tabasco Jalpa de Méndez, Tabasco | |
| Coordinates: 18°10′35″N 93°03′47″W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Tabasco |
| Municipal Status | 1837 |
| Government | |
| • Municipal President | Renán López Sánchez |
| Elevation (of seat) | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2010) Municipality | |
| • Municipality | 83,356 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (US Central)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) |
| Postal code (of seat) | 86200 |
| Website | jalpademendez.gob.mx |
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