Texcatepec
Texcatepec | |
|---|---|
  Texcatepec Location of Texcatepec within Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 20°35′N 98°22′W / 20.583°N 98.367°W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Government | |
| • Municipal President | Federico Antonio Jardine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 153.8 km2 (59.4 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 9 733 |
| • Density | 63.28/km2 (163.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Website | http://www.texcatepec.gob.mx/ |
Texcatepec is a municipality located in the north zone in the State of Veracruz, about 190 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 153.61 km2. It is located at 20°35′N 98°22′W / 20.583°N 98.367°W. In 1930 the municipal head-board was established in the village of Amexac; but for the decree number 4 in 1931 returned the character of municipal head-board, to the village of Texcatepec.
Geographic Limits[]
The municipality of Texcatepec is delimited to the north by Zontecomatlán de López y Fuentes to the east by Tlachichilco, to the south by Zacualpan and to the west by Huayacocotla.[1] It is watered by small creeks that are tributaries of the river Vinasco, tributary in turn of the Tuxpan.
Agriculture[]
It produces principally maize, beans, sugarcane, and coffee.
Celebrations[]
In Texcatepec , in June takes place the celebration in honor to San Juan Bautista, Patron of the town, and in December takes place the celebration in honor to Virgen de Guadalupe.
Weather[]
The weather in Texcatepec is very cold and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.
References[]
- ^ "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Texcatepec" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
External links[]
- (in Spanish) Municipal Official webpage
- (in Spanish) Municipal Official Information
- Municipalities of Veracruz