Xoxocotla
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| Xoxocotla | |
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 Xoxocotla
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| Coordinates: 18°39′N 97°09′W / 18.65°N 97.15°WCoordinates: 18°39′N 97°09′W / 18.65°N 97.15°W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 63.34 km2 (24.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 4,641 |
| Time zone | Central Standard Time (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | Central Daylight Time (UTC-5) |
Xoxocotla is a municipality located in the south zone in the State of Veracruz, about 100 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 63.34 km2. It is located at 18°39′N 97°09′W / 18.65°N 97.15°W. The name comes from the language Náhuatl, Xoxo-oco-tlan; that means “Place where there are green pines".
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[edit] Geography
The municipality of Xoxocotla is bordered to the north by Soledad de Doblado, to the east by Tlaquilpa and to the south by Puebla State [1].
[edit] Agriculture
It produces principally maize and faba bean.
[edit] Celebrations
Every May, a festival is held to celebrate Virgen de Juquila, patron of the town and in December there is a festival held in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
[edit] Weather
The weather in Xoxocotla is very 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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