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Tehuantepec, Isthmus of

geographical name Te·huan·te·pec, Isthmus of \tā-ˈwän-tā-ˌpek\

Definition of TEHUANTEPEC, ISTHMUS OF

the narrowest section of Mexico, between Gulf of Tehuantepec (on Pacific side) & Bay of Campeche; 137 miles (220 kilometers) wide at narrowest point
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