Manzanillo, Colima
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Manzanillo (Spanish pronunciation: [mansaˈniʝo]) is a city and seat of Manzanillo Municipality, in the Mexican state of Colima. The city, located on the Pacific Ocean, contains Mexico's busiest port, responsible for handling Pacific cargo for the Mexico City area. It is the largest-producing municipality for the business sector and tourism in the small state of Colima.
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Coordinates: 19°03′08″N 104°18′57″W | |
Country | Mexico |
State | Colima |
Municipality | Manzanillo |
Government | |
• Mayor | Griselda Martinez Martinez (MORENA) |
Area | |
• Municipality | 1,578.4 km2 (609.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 159,853 |
Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Postal code | 28200 through 28887 |
Website | www.manzanillo.gob.mx |
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The city has been referred to as the "sailfish capital of the world".[1] Since 1957, it has hosted national and international fishing competitions, such as the Dorsey Tournament.[2] Manzanillo has developed as a destination for international tourism.