Tlacotepec de Mejía
Tlacotepec de Mejía is a municipality located in the montane central zone in the State of Veracruz, about 40 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 90.48 km2. It is located at 19°12′N 96°50′W / 19.200°N 96.833°W. The name comes from the language Náhuatl, Tlaco-tepec; that means “In the hill of the sticks of wood".
WikiMiniAtlasGeographic limits[]
The municipality of Tlacotepec de Mejía is delimited to the north by Totutla, to the east by Puente Nacional and to the south by Comapa.[1] It is watered by the rivers Atliyac and Paso de Ovejas that are tributaries of the river La Antigua
Agriculture[]
It produces principally maize, coffee and sugarcane.
Celebrations[]
In Tlacotepec de Mejía , in November takes place the celebration in honor to San Martín Caballero, Patron of the town, and in December takes place the celebration in honor to Virgen de Guadalupe.
Weather[]
The weather in Tlacotepec de Mejía is cold and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.
References[]
- ^ "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Tlacotepec de Mejía" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
External links[]
- (in Spanish) Municipal Official webpage
- (in Spanish) Municipal Official Information
- Municipalities of Veracruz