[2] Yucatán declared its independence from the Spanish Crown in 1821,[2] and in 1825 the area was assigned to the High Sierra partition with headquarters in Tekax Municipality.

The town council has four councilpersons, who serve as Secretary and councilors of public works, education and health, recruitment and potable water.

They are tasked with enforcing regulations, distributing materials and administering rulings of general compliance issued by the council.

The municipality has 10 populated places[5] besides the seat including Chimay Mul, Sabacché, Sisbic, Xbox and X-cohil.

The significant populations are shown below:[2] Every year on 12 June, there is a festival in honor of Saint Anthony of Padua.