Teuchitlán

Teuchitlán is a town and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 285.53 km².

Teuchitlán
Municipality and city
Coat of arms
Location of the municipality in Jalisco
Teuchitlán
Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 20°41′N 103°51′W
Country Mexico
StateJalisco
Area
  Total285.53 km2 (110.24 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total8,361
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)

As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 8,361.[1]

Teuchitlan is located near the archeological site of Los Guachimontones, associated with the pre-Columbian Teuchitlan tradition.

References

  1. "Teuchitlán". Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. Retrieved April 16, 2009.
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