# Tacotalpa

> municipal seat of Tacotalpa, State of Tabasco, Mexico

**Wikidata**: [Q4450198](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4450198)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacotalpa)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tacotalpa

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Tacotalpa is a city and locality located in the State of Tabasco, Mexico.
- **Administrative Role**: It serves as the capital of the Tacotalpa municipality.
- **Population (2020)**: 7,710 (Census).
- **Population (2010)**: 8,071 (Census).
- **Population (2005)**: 7,588 (Census).
- **Population (2000)**: 6,914 (Census).
- **Area**: 2 square kilometres.
- **Coordinates**: 17.5917925° N, -92.8262838888889° W.
- **Elevation**: 20 metres above sea level.
- **Time Zone**: UTC−06:00.
- **Earliest Record**: The earliest written record dates to 1531.
- **Postal Code**: 86890.
- **Licence Plate Code**: 27.
- **INEGI Locality ID**: 270150001.

## FAQs
**What is Tacotalpa?**
Tacotalpa is a city and locality situated in the Mexican state of Tabasco. It functions as the administrative capital of the municipality of the same name.

**Where is Tacotalpa located?**
The city is located in Tabasco, Mexico, at coordinates 17.5917925 latitude and -92.8262838888889 longitude. It sits at an elevation of 20 metres above sea level and has a total area of 2 square kilometres.

**What is the population of Tacotalpa?**
According to the 2020 census, the preferred population figure is 7,710. Historical census data shows a population of 8,071 in 2010, 7,588 in 2005, and 6,914 in 2000.

**What are the unique identifiers for Tacotalpa?**
The city is identified by several codes including the UN/LOCODE MXTCP, the postal code 86890, and the INEGI locality ID 270150001. It also holds a Library of Congress Authority ID (nr98007504) and a VIAF ID (140004132).

## Why It Matters
Tacotalpa holds significance as the administrative center (capital) of the Tacotalpa municipality in Tabasco, Mexico. Its history is documented as far back as 1531, establishing it as a long-standing settlement in the region. Demographically, the city represents a stable urban community within the state, with a population that has fluctuated between approximately 6,900 and 8,000 residents over the first two decades of the 21st century. Its identification as a distinct "locality of Mexico" and a "city" highlights its formal status within the nation's administrative hierarchy.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of the Tacotalpa municipality.
- A recorded history dating back to 1531.
- Maintaining a population consistently near or above 7,000 residents across multiple censuses (2000–2020).
- Being one of the localities of Mexico officially recognized by INEGI with the specific ID 270150001.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Tacotalpa is situated in the State of Tabasco, Mexico. It occupies a defined area of 2 square kilometres. The specific geographic coordinates for the city are 17.5917925 latitude and -92.8262838888889 longitude. The terrain where the city is built has an elevation of 20 metres above sea level.

### Demographics
The population of Tacotalpa has been tracked through official censuses conducted by INEGI (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía) over a twenty-year period:
- **2000**: 6,914 inhabitants.
- **2005**: 7,588 inhabitants.
- **2010**: 8,071 inhabitants.
- **2020**: 7,710 inhabitants (marked as the preferred value).

### Administration and Governance
The city is the seat of government (capital) for the municipality of Tacotalpa. It operates within the UTC−06:00 time zone. The official website for the city is http://www.tacotalpa.gob.mx/.

### Identification and Classification
Tacotalpa is officially classified as an instance of a "city" and a "locality of Mexico."
- **Licence Plate Code**: 27.
- **Postal Code**: 86890.
- **UN/LOCODE**: MXTCP.
- **INEGI Locality ID**: 270150001.

### External Identifiers and Records
The entity is linked to numerous international databases and catalogues:
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: nr98007504.
- **VIAF ID**: 140004132.
- **GeoNames ID**: 3516439.
- **Freebase ID**: /m/012br87p.
- **Who's on First ID**: 101994839.
- **WorldCat Entities ID**: E39PBJpYBcdJbbXfH6h4drGj4q.
- **Yale LUX ID**: place/f083d756-7af0-40c2-9d75-e445c432158e.
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -1703799.
- **SNARC ID**: 1672.
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007535757005171.

### Media and Visuals
The city is associated with an image file hosted on Wikimedia Commons depicting the church and park: `https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Tacotalpa_Iglesia_y_parque.JPG`. It also has a Wikipedia title "Tacotalpa" with pages available in 12 languages, including English, Spanish, and Commons. The "sitelink count" for the entity is 12. The Wikimedia Commons category for the city is "Tacotalpa." The earliest written record of the city found in the provided sources dates to 1531.

## References

1. Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía
2. [Source](http://www.inafed.gob.mx/work/enciclopedia/EMM27tabasco/municipios/27015a.html)
3. [Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía](https://www.inegi.org.mx/app/scitel/Default?ev=9)
4. [Censo de Población y Vivienda 2000](https://www.inegi.org.mx/programas/ccpv/2000/)
5. [Censo de Población y Vivienda 2005](https://www.inegi.org.mx/programas/ccpv/2005/)
6. [Censo de México de 2010](https://www.inegi.org.mx/programas/ccpv/2010/)
7. [Censo de Población y Vivienda 2020](https://www.inegi.org.mx/programas/ccpv/2020/)
8. [Source](https://mexico.pueblosamerica.com/i/tacotalpa-2/)
9. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/mx.htm)
10. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File