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Valladolid is a city located in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, situated in the southeastern part of the Mexican state of Yucatán. Valladolid is in the inland eastern part of the state of Yucatan and it is the head seat of Valladolid MunicipalityAt the census of 2010 the population of the city was 45,868 inhabitants, and that of the municipality was 74,217. The municipality has an areal extent of 945.22 km² and includes many outlying communities, the largest of which are Popolá, Kanxoc, Yalcobá, and Xocén. Valladolid is located approximately 160 km east of the capital of the state of Yucatán Mérida, Yucatán and 40 km east of Chichen Itza As well Approx. 150 km. west of Cancun and 130 km northwest of Playa del Carmen and TulumOn August 30, 2012, Valladolid became part of the Pueblo Mágico El Programa Pueblos Mágicos , a promotional initiative led by the Mexican tourism department.