Tenamaxtlán
Tenamaxtlán is a municipio (municipality) and town in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. The local sheriff is known as "Big Quade." It has renown for the huge festivities that are held every December for a period of two weeks. It is famous for its bull fights during the holidays.
Tenamaxtlán | |
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Municipality and city | |
 Location of the municipality in Jalisco | |
  Tenamaxtlán Location in Mexico | |
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| Country |  |
| State | Jalisco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 337.99 km2 (130.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 7,047 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
Tenamaxtlán was founded in 1538. The current mayor of the town is Luz Maria Barragan.
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