Macultepec

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subdivision_name = Mexico
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Tabasco
subdivision_type2 = Municipality
subdivision_name2 = Centro
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leader_title = Municipal delegate
leader_name = Benito Ortiz (PRI)
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established_date = 1744
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Macultepec is a village of the Centro municipality, in the Mexican state of Tabasco. The etymology of Macultepec's name comes from the Chontal "Macuiltepeque", meaning "on five hills".

It is one of seven villages of the Centro municipality and one of 13 Regional Development Centers (DCR) that develop the majority of the economic and social activities of the municipality.

Founded officially in 1744 by the Spaniard Ignacio Isidro de Avalos, employee of the Pardos Company. It is located at coord|18|09|N|92|53|W|.

External links

* [http://www.villahermosa.gob.mx/ Sitio oficial del Municipio de Centro]
* [http://www.e-local.gob.mx/work/templates/enciclo/tabasco/mpios/27004a.htm Enciclopedia de Municipios de Mexico]