Othón P. Blanco Municipality, Municipality in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
The municipality spans over 10,028 square kilometers and contains 727 localities, with Chetumal serving as both the municipal seat and state capital.
Established on January 12, 1975, the municipality bears the name of Othón P. Blanco Núñez de Cáceres, a Mexican Marine who founded Chetumal.
The region features multiple archaeological sites including Dzibanché, Kohunlich, and Ichkabal, representing significant Mayan architectural achievements.
The municipality maintains three ecological reserves: Uaymil Flora and Fauna Protection Area, Manatee Sanctuary, and Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve.
The territory houses numerous species of flora such as sapodilla and mahogany trees, alongside fauna including manatees and white-tailed deer.
Location: Quintana Roo
Inception: January 12, 1975
Capital city: Chetumal
Website: http://opb.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 18.55000,-88.40000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22
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