Palmillas

Palmillas is a historical town, township, and the municipal seat of the Palmillas Municipality in southwestern Tamaulipas, Mexico. The municipality has about five small towns including its township of the same name. According to the INEGI census in 2005, the Palmillas municipality has a total of 1,603 inhabitants.

Palmillas
Municipality and Township
Location of Palmillas Municipality in Tamaulipas
Coordinates: 23°18′07″N 99°32′56″W
CountryMexico
StateTamaulipas
Government
  TypeMayor–council
  MayorJesús Pérez Castillo
Elevation
1,293 m (4,242 ft)
Population
 (2005)
  Total1,603
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

Palmillas is the municipal seat for the surrounding ejidos in the area. The Catholic church, located beside the main plaza and is called the "Church of Our Lady of the Snows", is reported to be the oldest operational church in Tamaulipas.

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