[4] Yucatán declared its independence from the Spanish Crown in 1821 and in 1825[5] the area was assigned to the Valladolid Municipality.

During the Caste War of Yucatán, a battle occurred here in which almost all of the inhabitants were massacred by government troops.

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

The municipality has 28 populated places[6] besides the seat including Ekpedz, Mahas, Poop, San José and X-Tohbil.

The significant populations are shown below:[2] Every year on 15 June the town celebrates the feast of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle.