Tuxtilla

Municipality and town in Veracruz, Mexico
18°14′N 95°8′W / 18.233°N 95.133°W / 18.233; -95.133Country MexicoStateVeracruzRegionPapaloapanMunicipalityTuxtillaArea
 • Total168.62 km2 (65.10 sq mi)Population
 (2005)
 • Total2,126Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Standard Time) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)

Tuxtilla is a municipality located in the south zone in the Mexican state of Veracruz, about 175 km from the state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 168.62 km2. It is located at 18°14′N 95°8′W / 18.233°N 95.133°W / 18.233; -95.133. The name comes from the language Náhuatl, Tuz-Tlan.

Geography

Tuxtilla is bounded by Cosamaloapan to the north, Chacaltianguis to the east and the state of Oaxaca to the south.

The weather in Tuxtilla is very warm and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.

Agriculture

It produces principally maize, beans, mango and sugarcane.

Celebrations

In May, the municipality hosts a celebration to honor San Isidro Labrador, Patron of the town. In December, the town holds a celebration to honor the Virgen de Guadalupe.

References


External links

  • (in Spanish) Municipal Official webpage
  • (in Spanish) Municipal Official Information


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Veracruz State of Veracruz
Xalapa (capital)
Huasteca Alta Region
Huasteca Baja Region
Totonaca Region
Nautla Region
Capital Region
Sotavento Region
Mountains Region
Papaloapan Region
Los Tuxtlas Region
Olmeca Region