Tuxtla Gutiérrez

Tuxtla Gutiérrez (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtustla ɣuˈtjeres]) is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Chiapas. It is also considered the financial center of the state.

Tuxtla Gutiérrez
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Official seal of Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Country Mexico
StateChiapas
Foundedmid 16th century
Municipal Status1915
Government
 • Municipal PresidentFelipe Granda (interim)
Area
 • Municipality412.40 km2 (159.23 sq mi)
Elevation
of seat
600 m (2,000 ft)
Population
 (2005)Municipality
 • Municipality503,320
 • Seat
490,455
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Postal code (of seat)
29000
WebsiteOfficial website (in Spanish)

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