Sochiapa
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Sochiapa is a municipality located in the central zone in the Mexican State of Veracruz, about 40 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 21.39 km2. It is located at 19°12′N 96°56′W / 19.200°N 96.933°W.For decree of December 10, 1913 suprimió Sochiapa's municipality, passing its territory to form a part of that of Totutla; Later Sochiapa recovered its political category.
WikiMiniAtlasGeography[]
The municipality of Sochiapa is delimited to the north and northeast by Totutla, to the southeast by Comapa, to the south by Huatusco and to the west by Tlaltetela.[1] It is watered by small creeks which are tributaries of the Jamapa River.
Agriculture[]
It produces principally maize, coffee and sugarcane.
Celebrations[]
In Sochiapa , in May takes place the celebration in honor to San Juan Nepomuseno, Patron of the town, and in December takes place the celebration in honor to Virgen de Guadalupe.
Weather[]
The weather in Sochiapa is cold and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.
References[]
- ^ "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Sochiapa" (in Spanish). INAFED. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
External links[]
- (in Spanish) Municipal Official webpage
- (in Spanish) Municipal Official Information
- Municipalities of Veracruz