Tulum Municipality

Tulum Municipality (Spanish: Municipio de Tulum, [muniˈsipjo ðe tuˈlum]) is one of the eleven municipalities that make up the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It became a municipality when it was formed on 13 March 2008, at which time it was separated from Solidaridad Municipality.

Tulum
Palacio Municipal
Location of Tulum Municipality in Quintana Roo
Tulum
Coordinates: 20°13′N 87°28′W
CountryMexico
StateQuintana Roo
Established19 May 2008
Municipal seatTulum
Government
  Municipal PresidentVictor Mas Tah
Area
  Land2,040 km2 (790 sq mi)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2010, 2019)
  Municipality46,721
  Density13.9/km2 (36/sq mi)
  Urban
46,721
DemonymTulumense
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern Time)
INEGI Code23009
Websitewww.tulum.gob.mx

Tulum is home to the Maya archaeological sites of Tulum and Cobá.

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