Coacoatzintla

Coacoatzintla

Coacoatzintla

Municipality in Veracruz, Mexico

Coacoatzintla in a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located in the mountainous central zone of the state, about 11.5 km from the state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 43.9 km2. It is located at 19°39′N 96°56′W.

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Geography

The municipality of Coacoatzintla is delimited to the north by Tonayan, to the north-east by Miahuatlán, to the east by Naolinco, to the south-east by Jilotepec, to the south by Banderilla and to the west by Tlacolulan.[2] The climate in Coacoatzintla is wet and cold with rains all year round.

Demographics

As 2020, the municipality had a population of 11,018 inhabitants in 20 localities.[1] More than 70% resides in the municipal seat, other localities include Los Planes (616 hab.), Pueblo Viejo (325 hab.) and Tlachinola (265 hab.).[1]

Economy

It produces principally maize and potatoes.

Culture

The celebration in honor to Santiago Apostol, patron of the town, occurs in July.[citation needed]

References

  1. [1]
    2020 Coacoatzintla CENSUS
  2. [2]
    "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Coacoatzintla" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Archived from the original on 2007-03-07. Retrieved 2009-06-08.
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