Yanga, Veracruz
| Yanga | |
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 Yanga
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| Coordinates: 18°50′N 96°48′W / 18.833°N 96.8°WCoordinates: 18°50′N 96°48′W / 18.833°N 96.8°W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 102.82 km2 (39.70 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 15,547 |
| Time zone | Central Standard Time (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | Central Daylight Time (UTC-5) |
Yanga is a municipality located in the south zone in the State of Veracruz, about 80 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 102.82 km2. It is located at 18°50′N 96°48′W / 18.833°N 96.8°W. The name comes from an African language that means "Príncipe" Yanga was an enslaved African son of the king of the tribe Yang-Bara.
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[edit] Geographic
The municipality of Yanga is bordered to the east by Cuitláhuac, to the north-east by Atoyac and to the south-east by Omealca [1].
[edit] Agriculture
It produces principally maize, beans, sugarcane, coffee and mango.
[edit] Celebrations
Every February, a festival is held to celebrate Virgen de Candelaria, patron of the town and in December there is a festival held in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe. A festivity upon San Lorenzo takes place on august due to him is the saint of the town. Every mid August, the carnival to celebrate the formerly enslaved African Gaspar Yanga take place. The celebration is to commemorate the defeating of the Spanish, and creating what is advertised as the 1st free city in the Americas in 1609. The 400 year anniversary was in August 2009.
[edit] Climate
The climate in Yanga is warm-humid with an average temperature of 18°C, with rains in summer and autumn.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- (Spanish) Municipal Official webpage
- (Spanish) Municipal Official Information
