Merida is the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan and largest city of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is located in the northwest part of the state, about 35 kilometres from the Gulf of Mexico coast. The city is also the municipal seat of the Municipality of Merida, which includes the city and the areas around it. According to the 2010 census, the population of Merida was 970,377, ranking 12th among the most populous Mexican metropolitan areas. The municipality's area is 858.41 km2. The metropolitan area includes the municipalities of Merida, Uman and Kanasin and had a population of 1,035,238 in the same 2010 census. Source
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