Macuspana

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Macuspana is a city in Macuspana Municipality in the south-central part of the state of Tabasco in southeastern Mexico. The city of Macuspana had a 2005 census population of 30,661 and is the fifth-largest city in the state. It is the municipal seat of the municipality of Macuspana, which has an area of 2,551.7 km2 (985.22 sq mi) and a population of 142,954, which includes numerous smaller communities. The largest of these communities is Benito Juárez (San Carlos).

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It is the birthplace of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the current Mexican President.

Geography

The geographical vicinity is also known as the Macuspana Basin.

Climate

Climate data for Macuspana
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Average high °C (°F)28.3
(82.9)
29.8
(85.6)
32.4
(90.3)
34.6
(94.3)
35.8
(96.4)
34.7
(94.5)
34.4
(93.9)
34.3
(93.7)
33.2
(91.8)
31.7
(89.1)
30.3
(86.5)
28.7
(83.7)
32.4
(90.3)
Average low °C (°F)18.1
(64.6)
18.7
(65.7)
20.1
(68.2)
22.0
(71.6)
23.1
(73.6)
23.2
(73.8)
22.9
(73.2)
22.9
(73.2)
22.9
(73.2)
22
(72)
20.6
(69.1)
19.0
(66.2)
21.3
(70.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches)150
(5.9)
120
(4.7)
69
(2.7)
66
(2.6)
120
(4.9)
300
(11.8)
200
(7.9)
270
(10.7)
400
(15.7)
340
(13.3)
210
(8.1)
160
(6.3)
2,400
(94.5)
Source: Weatherbase [1]

Name

The etymology of Macuspana's name is uncertain. The Enciclopedia de los municipios de México offers three possible explanations:

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References

  1. "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Macuspana, Tabasco". Weatherbase. 2011. Retrieved on November 24, 2011.

17°46′N92°36′W / 17.767°N 92.600°W / 17.767; -92.600