Tuxtla Gutiérrez is the capital of the state of Chiapas in Mexico. It is located at 16.75°N 93.12°W. The population estimate for 2003 was 455,700 people. Other Mexican States Capital Tuxtla Gutiérrez Other major cities San Cristóbal Tapachula list of municipalities Area 74,211 km² Ranked 8th Population (2000 census) 3,920,500 Ranked 8th Governor (2000-06) Pablo Salazar Mendiguchía (alliance of PRD, PAN, & others) Federal Deputies (12) PRI = 11 PAN = 1 Federal Senators PRI... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Tuxtla is derived from the Nahuatl word Tuchtlan, which means "place where there are lots of rabbits." Gutierrez signifies Joaquín Miguel Gutiérrez, a Mexican revolutionary from the 19th century. Nahuatl is a native language of central Mexico. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The city was declared capital of Chiapas in 1892. 1892 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

The city is located in the Grijalva valley, and in the center of the state.