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Tecomán
Mexico
Tecomán, city, southeastern Colima estado (state), west-central Mexico. It is situated on the Pacific lowlands near the Armería River, at 260 feet (80 metres) above sea level. Located in the state’s major agricultural region, Tecomán’s surrounding area yields coconuts, cotton, various tropical fruits, corn (maize), and beans. Lemon oil and cottonseed oil are the city’s principal manufactures. Tecomán is accessible by highway from Colima city, the state capital, 28 miles (45 km) to the north-northeast, and from coastal Manzanillo, 32 miles (51 km) to the west-northwest. The rail line between Guadalajara and Manzanillo passes within 3 miles (5 km). Pop. (2005) 76,166; metro. area, 123,089; (2010) 85,689; metro. area, 141,121.
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