Villa Aldama
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 Villa Aldama
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| Coordinates: 19°39′N 97°14′W / 19.65°N 97.233°WCoordinates: 19°39′N 97°14′W / 19.65°N 97.233°W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 78.96 km2 (30.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 9,573 |
| Time zone | Central Standard Time (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | Central Daylight Time (UTC-5) |
Villa Aldama is a municipality located in the central zone in the State of Veracruz, about 33 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 78.96 km2. It is located at 19°39′N 97°14′W / 19.65°N 97.233°W. The municipality takes this name in honor to Don Juan Aldama, who was one of the commanders of the Independence of Mexico.
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[edit] Geography
The municipality of Villa Aldama is bordered to the north by Las Minas and Altotonga, to the east by Las Vigas and to the south by Perote State [1].
[edit] Agriculture
It produces principally maize, beans, potato and faba bean.
[edit] Celebrations
Every July, a festival is held to celebrate Santiago Apostol, patron of the town and in December there is a festival held in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
[edit] Weather
The weather in Villa Aldama 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
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