Motul Municipality (in the Yucatec Maya language: 'place of no overflowing') is one of the 106 municipalities in the Mexican state of Yucatán. It contains 297.63 km2 (114.92 sq mi) of land and is roughly 45 km (28 mi) east of the city of Mérida.[2]
The founder of Motul was a Maya priest named Zac Mutul. An exact date is unknown, but the city dates from the eleventh century. Before the conquest, it was part of the province of Ceh Pech and afterwards, became part of the encomienda system. In 1581, the encomendero was Francisco de Bracamonte.[2]
In 1821, Yucatán was declared independent of the Spanish Crown. In 1825 the area was part of the Coastal region, with its headquarters in Izamal.[2]
During the Caste War of Yucatán in 1847, the state government ordered that suspects who appeared to be part of the conspiracy to revolt against the white settlers be whipped. Some 200 Indians were punished[2] and the headman of Motul, Baselio May along with two of his fellow leaders José Miguel Pech and Nicolás Kuk were beaten and condemned to die, though their participation in the revolt was dubious.[4]
On 10 March 1852 the town was elevated to the category of Villa and made head of the municipality and on 22 February 1872, it was decreed a city.[2]
From 29 to 31 March 31, 1918, the first Socialist Congress convened in Motul to examine worker's issues. That same year, on 8 July, the Kopté Rancho, which was part of the municipality, was elevated to the status of a town. On 30 September 1924, the name of the recently assassinated governor Felipe Carrillo Puerto was appended to the name of the city, but was later repealed. On 2 October 1933, it was appended again and the official name of the head of the municipality became Motul de Carrillo Puerto.[2]
Governance
The municipal president is elected for a term of three years. The president appoints nine Councilpersons to serve on the board for three year terms, as the Secretary and councilors of sports, special events, public works, commissaries, public services, nomenclature, cemeteries, ecology, public lighting.[5]
The Municipal Council administers the business of the municipality. It is responsible for budgeting and expenditures and producing all required reports for all branches of the municipal administration. Annually it determines educational standards for schools.[5]
The Police Commissioners ensure public order and safety. They are tasked with enforcing regulations, distributing materials and administering rulings of general compliance issued by the council.[5]
Communities
The main town in the municipality is the eponymous Motul, Yucatán. Within its municipal jurisdiction are eight locations considered important communities. There are also a large number of smaller communities with minimal population, which include: Acabah, Cenotillo, Dzununkán, Kambul, Kancahal, Kancabchén, Rancho Kankanchá, Komchén Martinez, Kopté, Hacienda Marco, Panabá, Rogelio Chalé, Sabacnah, Sakolá, San Antonio Dzinah, San Pedro Cámara, San Pedro Chacabal, San Rafael, San Antonio, San Roque, Santa Cruz Pachón, Santa Teresa, Tunyá, Telal, Texán Espejo, Ticopo Gutiérrez, and Uitzil. The eight major population areas are shown below:[2]
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^ abcdefghijk"Municipios de Yucatán » Motul" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 June 2015.
^ ab. INEGI (in Spanish and English). Aguascalientes, México: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI). Archived from the original on 6 May 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
^Rugeley, Terry (2009). Rebellion now and forever: Mayas, Hispanics, and caste war violence in Yucatán, 1800-1880 ([Online-Ausg.]. ed.). Stanford, Calif.: Stanford University Press. p. 82. ISBN978-0-8047-6048-5. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
^ abc"Motul". inafed (in Spanish). Mérida, Mexico: Enciclopedia de Los Municipios y Delegaciones de México. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
^"Kaxatáh". PueblosAmerica (in Spanish). PueblosAmerica. 2005. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
^"Kiní". PueblosAmerica (in Spanish). PueblosAmerica. 2005. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
^"Mesatunich". PueblosAmerica (in Spanish). PueblosAmerica. 2005. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
^"Motul". PueblosAmerica (in Spanish). PueblosAmerica. 2005. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
^"Sacapuc". PueblosAmerica (in Spanish). PueblosAmerica. 2005. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
^"San José Hili". PueblosAmerica (in Spanish). PueblosAmerica. 2005. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
^"Timul". PueblosAmerica (in Spanish). PueblosAmerica. 2005. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
^"Ucí Muna". PueblosAmerica (in Spanish). PueblosAmerica. 2005. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
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Motul Municipality in the Yucatec Maya language place of no overflowing is one of the 106 municipalities in the Mexican state of Yucatan It contains 297 63 km2 114 92 sq mi of land and is roughly 45 km 28 mi east of the city of Merida 2 MotulMunicipalityChurch of San Juan Bautista in Motul YucatanLocation of Motul in YucatanMotulLocation within MexicoCoordinates 21 05 42 N 89 16 59 W 21 09500 N 89 28306 W 21 09500 89 28306 Coordinates 21 05 42 N 89 16 59 W 21 09500 N 89 28306 W 21 09500 89 28306CountryMexicoStateYucatanGovernment TypePRI 2012 2015 1 Municipal PresidentJose Julian Pech Aguilar 2 Area Total297 63 km2 114 92 sq mi 2 Elevation 2 6 m 20 ft Population 2010 3 Total33 978Time zoneUTC 6 CT Summer DST UTC 5 CDT INEGI Code009 Contents 1 History 2 Governance 3 Communities 4 Local festivals 5 Tourist attractions 6 Notables 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditThe founder of Motul was a Maya priest named Zac Mutul An exact date is unknown but the city dates from the eleventh century Before the conquest it was part of the province of Ceh Pech and afterwards became part of the encomienda system In 1581 the encomendero was Francisco de Bracamonte 2 In 1821 Yucatan was declared independent of the Spanish Crown In 1825 the area was part of the Coastal region with its headquarters in Izamal 2 During the Caste War of Yucatan in 1847 the state government ordered that suspects who appeared to be part of the conspiracy to revolt against the white settlers be whipped Some 200 Indians were punished 2 and the headman of Motul Baselio May along with two of his fellow leaders Jose Miguel Pech and Nicolas Kuk were beaten and condemned to die though their participation in the revolt was dubious 4 On 10 March 1852 the town was elevated to the category of Villa and made head of the municipality and on 22 February 1872 it was decreed a city 2 From 29 to 31 March 31 1918 the first Socialist Congress convened in Motul to examine worker s issues That same year on 8 July the Kopte Rancho which was part of the municipality was elevated to the status of a town On 30 September 1924 the name of the recently assassinated governor Felipe Carrillo Puerto was appended to the name of the city but was later repealed On 2 October 1933 it was appended again and the official name of the head of the municipality became Motul de Carrillo Puerto 2 Governance EditThe municipal president is elected for a term of three years The president appoints nine Councilpersons to serve on the board for three year terms as the Secretary and councilors of sports special events public works commissaries public services nomenclature cemeteries ecology public lighting 5 The Municipal Council administers the business of the municipality It is responsible for budgeting and expenditures and producing all required reports for all branches of the municipal administration Annually it determines educational standards for schools 5 The Police Commissioners ensure public order and safety They are tasked with enforcing regulations distributing materials and administering rulings of general compliance issued by the council 5 Communities EditThe main town in the municipality is the eponymous Motul Yucatan Within its municipal jurisdiction are eight locations considered important communities There are also a large number of smaller communities with minimal population which include Acabah Cenotillo Dzununkan Kambul Kancahal Kancabchen Rancho Kankancha Komchen Martinez Kopte Hacienda Marco Panaba Rogelio Chale Sabacnah Sakola San Antonio Dzinah San Pedro Camara San Pedro Chacabal San Rafael San Antonio San Roque Santa Cruz Pachon Santa Teresa Tunya Telal Texan Espejo Ticopo Gutierrez and Uitzil The eight major population areas are shown below 2 Community PopulationEntire Municipality 2010 33 978 3 Kaxatah 906 in 2005 6 Kini 1502 in 2005 7 Mesatunich 572 in 2005 8 Motul de Carrillo Puerto 21508 in 2005 9 Sacapuc 690 in 2005 10 San Jose Hili 279 in 2005 11 Timul 884 in 2005 12 Uci Muna 1156 in 2005 13 Local festivals EditEvery year from 8 to 16 July Motul holds a fiesta in honor of Our Lady of Carmen 2 Tourist attractions EditSan Juan Bautista Church the house where Felipe Carrillo Puerto was born Hacienda Dzitox Hacienda Kancabchen Uci Hacienda Santa Teresa Hacienda Ukanha Hacienda XinteilaNotables EditFelipe Carrillo Puerto Elvia Carrillo PuertoReferences Edit Yucatan PARTIDO REVOLUCIONARIO INSTITUCIONAL in Spanish PARTIDO REVOLUCIONARIO INSTITUCIONAL Retrieved 2 June 2015 a b c d e f g h i j k Municipios de Yucatan Motul in Spanish Retrieved 2 June 2015 a b Mexico In Figures Motul Yucatan INEGI in Spanish and English Aguascalientes Mexico Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia INEGI Archived from the original on 6 May 2015 Retrieved 2 June 2015 Rugeley Terry 2009 Rebellion now and forever Mayas Hispanics and caste war violence in Yucatan 1800 1880 Online Ausg ed Stanford Calif Stanford University Press p 82 ISBN 978 0 8047 6048 5 Retrieved 2 June 2015 a b c Motul inafed in Spanish Merida Mexico Enciclopedia de Los Municipios y Delegaciones de Mexico Retrieved 4 June 2015 Kaxatah PueblosAmerica in Spanish PueblosAmerica 2005 Retrieved 2 June 2015 Kini PueblosAmerica in Spanish PueblosAmerica 2005 Retrieved 2 June 2015 Mesatunich PueblosAmerica in Spanish PueblosAmerica 2005 Retrieved 2 June 2015 Motul PueblosAmerica in Spanish PueblosAmerica 2005 Retrieved 2 June 2015 Sacapuc PueblosAmerica in Spanish PueblosAmerica 2005 Retrieved 2 June 2015 San Jose Hili PueblosAmerica in Spanish PueblosAmerica 2005 Retrieved 2 June 2015 Timul PueblosAmerica in Spanish PueblosAmerica 2005 Retrieved 2 June 2015 Uci Muna PueblosAmerica in Spanish PueblosAmerica 2005 Retrieved 2 June 2015 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Motul Municipality Cenote Sambula Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Motul Municipality amp oldid 1062016527, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
