Tuxtilla
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Tuxtilla | |
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Municipality and town | |
Tuxtilla Location in Mexico | |
Coordinates: 18°14′N 95°8′W / 18.233°N 95.133°WCoordinates: 18°14′N 95°8′W / 18.233°N 95.133°W | |
Country | Mexico |
State | Veracruz |
Area | |
• Total | 168.62 km2 (65.10 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 2,126 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
Tuxtilla is a municipality located in the south zone in the State of Veracruz, about 175 km from 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. The name comes from the language Náhuatl, Tuz-Tlan. It is bounded by to the north, Chacaltianguis to the east and the state of Oaxaca to the south.
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.
Weather[]
The weather in Tuxtilla is very warm and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.
References[]
External links[]
- (in Spanish) Municipal Official webpage
- (in Spanish) Municipal Official Information
Categories:
- Municipalities of Veracruz