Tizimín is a city located in the Tizimín Municipality in the Mexican state of Yucatán. It is situated in the Coastal Zone of the same state.
It has an average elevation of and is located from Mexico City, from the state capital city, Merida, Yucatan, from Rio Lagartos, from Valladolid, Yucatan, from Ek' Balam; and from Espita.
The city is known for its traditional fair celebrating the Biblical Magi, held in late December and early January. It is also a major Mexican handcraft market, offering , , tablecloths, jewelry and . This fair gives the city its nickname, "King's City".
In 2010, it was the second most populous city in eastern Yucatan, after Valladolid, Yucatán. It was also the third largest city and fourth most populous in the state overall. Currently, it is the leading producer of beef cattle in the state of Yucatan, and serves as the central urban service provider for the northeastern region of the state.
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