San Mateo del Mar

The total area of the municipality is 75.2 km2. It is located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Climate San Mateo del Mar has a warm climate, with rainfall in summer and early autumn. Flora and fauna Flora include Pochote, Mesquite and Tepehuaje. Fauna include wild boar, coyote, badger, rabbit, armadillo, chachalaca and buzzard. ==History==

San Mateo del Mar was founded in 1606. On 21–22 July 2020, thirteen men and two women were tortured and burned alive in a political-electoral dispute. Bishops of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tehuantepec have called for peace and reconciliation. ==Demography==

The population of San Mateo del Mar, according to the 2005 Census, is 12,667. Religion The predominant religion in San Mateo del Mar is Christianity, including both Catholic and evangelical adherents. According to local legend, four men were buried alive at each corner of the church's foundation as it was built. ==Local facilities==

Utilities Ninety percent of the town has immediate access to drinking water. ==Economy==

The main economic activities of San Mateo are commercial fishing and agriculture. Shrimp is the most common seafood export, and bass and bream are also commercially fished. In terms of agriculture, residents grow crops such as corn and vegetables, and breed cattle, pigs and goats. In addition, some of the townspeople make crafts. Traditional crafts include basket-making, pottery and earthenware. ==See also==