Santo Domingo Tonalá Explained

Santo Domingo Tonalá
Settlement Type:Municipality and town
Pushpin Map:Mexico
Pushpin Label Position:above
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Mexico
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Mexico
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Oaxaca
Population As Of:2005
Timezone:Central Standard Time
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:Central Daylight Time
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:17.6667°N -156°W

Santo Domingo Tonalá is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. It is part of the Huajuapan District in the north of the Mixteca Region.

Santo Domingo Tonala is located about 50 km from Huajuapan de leon.

Environment

Santo Domingo Tonala has been working with its community to maintain its flora and fauna by educating schools. Signs have been posted to encourage everyone to take care of the environment.

Economy

Tonala has a small population because many have migrated in search of a better living and education.

Culture

During the many festivals, many migrants return to experience its rich culture that attracts tourists as well. The main celebrations are:

See also