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Kantunilkín

Coordinates: 21°06′N 87°29′W / 21.100°N 87.483°W / 21.100; -87.483
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Kantunilkín
Central plaza
Central plaza
Kantunilkín is located in Mexico
Kantunilkín
Kantunilkín
Location within Mexico
Coordinates: 21°06′N 87°29′W / 21.100°N 87.483°W / 21.100; -87.483
CountryMexico
StateQuintana Roo
MunicipalityLázaro Cárdenas
Established1850
Government
 • Municipal PresidentClementino Angulo Cupul
Population
 (2010)
 • Total7,150
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern Standard Time)

Kantunilkín is the municipal seat and largest city in Lázaro Cárdenas in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 7,150 persons.[1]

Kantunilkín was established in 1850 by Mayan Cruzobs during the Caste War of Yucatán, and originally called Nueva Santa Cruz–Kantunil. In 1859, the inhabitants accepted the general amnesty and the place was granted recognition by the Mexican government.

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