Sabanilla is a town

Town

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 and one of the 119 Municipalities of Chiapas

Municipalities of Chiapas

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, in southern Mexico

Mexico

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As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 21,156. It covers an area of 171.4 km².

History

Sabanilla was founded in 1771 by 150 migrants from the surrounding villages of Moyos and Tila. They sent a letter to the Spanish King, Carlos III, signed by the only literate person, Matheo Diaz. The priest of Moyos approved the foundation of the settlement.