Nayarit, Mexico · North America
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Colonia Emiliano Zapata is a town located in Nayarit, Mexico. With a population of 1,657, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Colonia Emiliano Zapata sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mazatlan time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Colonia Emiliano Zapata to your route.
Santiago de Ixcuintla is a municipality and a municipal seat in the western Mexican state of Nayarit. The municipal population was 93,981 inhabitants (census of 2020) with the municipal seat having a population of 25,241. The area of the municipality was 1,831.92 square kilometers. It is located at 21º48'40" N andRead more
105º12'23" W.
The most important population centers are the municipal seat, Santiago Ixcuintla, with 18,169 inhabitants; Villa Hidalgo with 11,175, La Presa with 3,932, Yago with 3,919, Pozo de Ibarra with 3,342 and Villa Juárez with 3,158. Forty-six percent of the population lives in these communities.
Much of the land is only slightly above sea level. Lagoons make up the western section where two important rivers, the Río Grande de Santiago and the Río San Pedro, enter the sea. In the east, the land gradually rises to form the foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental. The municipal seat of Santiago is situated at approximately 30 meters above sea level.
The economy is based on agriculture and small manufacturing industries. The main crops are tobacco, citrus fruits, beans, watermelon, chile, mangoes, bananas, and coffee. Santiago is one of the most important tobacco-producing regions of the country. Fishing along the coast and in the many lagoons is also important.
On July 11, 1991, a sounding rocket was launched at Santiago Ixcuintla for solar research during a solar eclipse.
There is an unexploited touristic potential in the area due to the vast inland waters making up the Marismas Nacionales. This protected area consists of a vast network of brackish coastal lagoons, mangrove swamps, mudflats, and marshes. It is fed by the Río Acaponeta and tributary streams, including the delta of the Río San Pedro. On one of the lagoons lies the island village of Mexcaltitlán, accessible only by small boat.
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Colonia Emiliano Zapata is located in Nayarit, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 21.8286 latitude, -105.2197 longitude.
Colonia Emiliano Zapata has a population of approximately 1,657 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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