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CHIAPAS DE INDIOS

Volume 6 · 85 words · 1842 Edition

the largest place in the whole province, and a very ancient village, is advantageously situated in a valley near the banks of the river Tabasco. The inhabitants are chiefly Indians, but they are reported to be rich; and a great quantity of sugar is raised in the district. The heat is excessive during the day, but the nights are cool. This place enjoys many privileges, and is rising into importance. The inhabitants are about 15,000 in number. Long. 93. 53. W. Lat. 17. 5. N.