Tuxtilla
 |
Tuxtilla | |
|---|---|
Municipality and town | |
  Tuxtilla Location in Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 18°14′N 95°8′W / 18.233°N 95.133°W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 168.62 km2 (65.10 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 2,126 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
Tuxtilla is a municipality located in the south zone in the State of Veracruz, about 175 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 168.62 km2. It is located at 18°14′N 95°8′W / 18.233°N 95.133°W. The name comes from the language Náhuatl, Tuz-Tlan. It is bounded by Cosamaloapan to the north, Chacaltianguis to the east and the state of Oaxaca to the south.
Agriculture
It produces principally maize, beans, mango and sugarcane.
Celebrations
In May, the municipality hosts a celebration to honor San Isidro Labrador, Patron of the town. In December, the town holds a celebration to honor the Virgen de Guadalupe.
Weather
The weather in Tuxtilla is very warm and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.
References
External links
