Tlacolulan
Tlacolulan is a municipality located in the montane central zone in the State of Veracruz, about 17 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 137.36 km2. It is located at 19°40′N 97°00′W / 19.667°N 97°W. It was a people totonaca pre-Hispanic, of the former ones of Xalapa's region. For decree number 25 of April 14, 1861 the Government of the State, ordered that the people head-board of this municipality names Tlacolulan of the Free ones.
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[edit] Geographic Limits
The municipality of Tlacolulan is delimited to the north by Tenochtitlán, to the east by Coacoatzintla and Tonayan and to the south by Acajete[1]. It is watered by small creeks that are tributaries of the river Actópan
[edit] Agriculture
It produces principally maize.
[edit] Celebrations
In Tlacolulan , in february takes place the celebration in honor to Virgen de la Candelaria, Patron of the town, and in december takes place the celebration in honor to Virgen de Guadalupe.
[edit] Weather
The weather in Tlacolulan is cold and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- (Spanish) Municipal Official webpage
- (Spanish) Municipal Official Information
