Tizimín

It has an average elevation of 20 meters (66 ft) and is located 1,492 km (927 mi) from Mexico City, 167 km (104 mi) from the state capital city, Merida, Yucatan, 54 km (34 mi) from Rio Lagartos, 50 km (31 mi) from Valladolid, Yucatan, 36 km (22 mi) from Ek' Balam; and 27 km (17 mi) from Espita.

The city is known for its traditional fair celebrating the Biblical Magi, held in late December and early January. It is also a major Mexican handcraft market, offering rebozos, huipils, tablecloths, jewelry and guayaberas. This fair gives the city its nickname, "King's City".

In 2010, it was the second most populous city in eastern Yucatan, after Valladolid, Yucatán. It was also the third largest city and fourth most populous in the state overall. Currently, it is the leading producer of beef cattle in the state of Yucatan, and serves as the central urban service provider for the northeastern region of the state.