Tizimín


Tizimín is a city located in the Tizimín Municipality in the Mexican state of Yucatán. It is situated in the Coastal Zone of the same state.
It has an average elevation of and is located from Mexico City, from the state capital city, Merida, Yucatan, from Rio Lagartos, from Valladolid, Yucatan, from Ek' Balam; and from Espita.
The city is known for its traditional fair celebrating the Biblical Magi, held in late December and early January. It is also a major Mexican handcraft market, offering rebozos, huipils, tablecloths, jewelry and guayaberas. This fair gives the city its nickname, "King's City".
In 2010, it was the second most populous city in eastern Yucatan, after Valladolid, Yucatán. It was also the third largest city and fourth most populous in the state overall. Currently, it is the leading producer of beef cattle in the state of Yucatan, and serves as the central urban service provider for the northeastern region of the state.
WWW tizimin.gob.mx

Sister city

Tizimín has one sister city since 2011, the city is Evansville, Indiana in the United States.
CityLocationCountryEstablishment
EvansvilleVanderburgh County, IndianaUnited States

Transportation

The city is served by the Cupul National Airport.