Tlaxcala

state of Mexico

Tlaxcala is the smallest state in Mexico with about a million people. It is in central Mexico, east of Mexico (state) and west of Puebla (state).

State of Tlaxcala
Coat of arms of State of Tlaxcala
Location within Mexico
Location within Mexico
Municipalities of Tlaxcala
Municipalities of Tlaxcala
Coordinates: 19°26′N 38°10′W / 19.433°N 38.167°W / 19.433; -38.167
Country Mexico
CapitalTlaxcala
Municipalities60
Government
 • GovernorLorena Cuéllar Cisneros (MORENA)
 • Federal DeputiesPAN: 2
PRD: 1
 • Federal SenatorsAlfonso Sánchez Anaya (PRD)
Minerva Hernández (PRD)
Rosalía Peredo (PAN)
Area
 • Total4,016 km2 (1,551 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total1,068,207 (Ranked 27th)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
HDI (2004)0.7641 - medium
Ranked 24th
ISO 3166-2MX-TLA
Postal abbr.Tlax.
WebsiteOfficial State Site