Tancítaro
Tancítaro is a city and municipality in the western part of the Mexican state of Michoacán, in Southwestern Mexico. Its municipal seat is the City of Tancítaro.
The area has been called "the avocado capital of the world." An Avocado Festival is held annually.
The municipality has an area of 717.65 square kilometres (1.21% of the surface of the state).
It is bordered to the north by the municipalities of Peribán and Uruapan, to the east by Nuevo Parangaricutiro, to southeast by Parácuaro, to the south by Apatzingán, and to the southwest by Buenavista.
A volcanic peak, Pico de Tancítaro or Volcán Tancítaro, is located in the municipality. At 3845 m in elevation, it is the highest point in Michoacán state.
The municipality had a population of 26,089 inhabitants according to the 2005 census.
The area has been called "the avocado capital of the world." An Avocado Festival is held annually.
The municipality has an area of 717.65 square kilometres (1.21% of the surface of the state).
It is bordered to the north by the municipalities of Peribán and Uruapan, to the east by Nuevo Parangaricutiro, to southeast by Parácuaro, to the south by Apatzingán, and to the southwest by Buenavista.
A volcanic peak, Pico de Tancítaro or Volcán Tancítaro, is located in the municipality. At 3845 m in elevation, it is the highest point in Michoacán state.
The municipality had a population of 26,089 inhabitants according to the 2005 census.
Map - Tancítaro
Map
Country - Mexico
Currency / Language
| ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| MXV | Mexican Unidad de Inversion | 2 | |
| MXN | Mexican peso | $ | 2 |
| ISO | Language |
|---|---|
| ES | Spanish language |