Zitlala | |
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  Zitlala Location in Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 17°41′N99°12′W / 17.683°N 99.200°W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Guerrero |
| Municipal seat | Zitlala |
| Area | |
| • Total | 308.2 km2 (119.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 19,718 |
Zitlala is a municipality in the Mexican state of Guerrero.
The municipal seat lies at Zitlala. The municipality covers an area of 308.2 km².
In 2005, the municipality had a total population of 19,718. [1]
The municipality has been impacted by violence. [2] [3] [4] [5]
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