Chontalpa

Chontalpa is a region in the northwest of the Mexican state of Tabasco, consisting of four municipalities. Although the name refers to the state's Chontal Maya population, modern Chontalpa is a subregion of the Grijalva Region that surrounds the Grijalva River, with boundaries defined by economic concerns. A large percentage of the state's Chontal Maya population does live in the region, with the municipality of Nacajuca having the largest concentration of Chontal Maya indigenous individuals, while the next largest concentration is found just east of the region, in the Villahermosa area. The Chontalpa economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, especially livestock, as well as on its oil industry. The reliance on these sectors has prompted conflict since the 20th century, as the environmental effects of the oil industry have caused concerns of effects on agriculture. Chontalpa is also home to Tabasco's two main archeological sites, La Venta and Comalcalco, along with numerous smaller sites.

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