Tabasco (state)

state of Mexico

Tabasco is a state in southeast Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. About 2,000,000 people live there. Its capital is called Villahermosa.

State of Tabasco
Montage of Tabasco
Montage of Tabasco
Flag of State of Tabasco
Coat of arms of State of Tabasco
Location within Mexico
Location within Mexico
Coordinates: 17°58′20″N 92°35′20″W / 17.9722°N 92.5889°W / 17.9722; -92.5889
CountryMexico
CapitalVillahermosa
Municipalities17 in 4 zones
Government
 • GovernorAndrés Rafael Granier Melo (PRI)
 • Federal DeputiesPRD: 8
 • Federal SenatorsPRD: 2
PRI: 1
Area
 • Total25,267 km2 (9,756 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total1,989,969 (Ranked 20th)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
HDI (2004)0.7684 - medium
Ranked 21st
ISO 3166-2MX-TAB
Postal abbr.Tab.
WebsiteTabasco State Government