Sochiapa
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Sochiapa is a municipality located in the central zone in the Mexican State of Veracruz, about 40 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 21.39 km2. It is located at 19°12′N 96°56′W / 19.200°N 96.933°W.For decree of December 10, 1913 suprimió Sochiapa's municipality, passing its territory to form a part of that of Totutla; Later Sochiapa recovered its political category.
Geographic Limits
The municipality of Sochiapa is delimited to the north and north-east by Totutla, to the south-east by Comapa, to the south by Huatusco and to the west by Tlaltetela.[1] It is watered by small creeks, which are tributaries of the Jamapa River.
Agriculture
It produces principally maize, coffee and sugarcane.
Celebrations
In Sochiapa , in may takes place the celebration in honor to San Juan Nepomuseno, Patron of the town, and in December takes place the celebration in honor to Virgen de Guadalupe.
Weather
The weather in Sochiapa is cold and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.
References
- ^ "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Sochiapa" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
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