Ayahualulco

Municipality in Veracruz, Mexico From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Ayahualulco is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz.

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Ayahualulco
Santiago Apóstol Church
Santiago Apóstol Church
Coat of arms of Ayahualulco
Ayahualulco is located in Veracruz
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Location in Mexico
Ayahualulco is located in Mexico
Ayahualulco
Ayahualulco (Mexico)
Coordinates: 19°21′00″N 97°09′00″W
Country Mexico
StateVeracruz
RegionCapital Region
Municipal seatAyuahualulco
Largest townLos Altos
Government
  MayorJosé Arturo Morales Rosas (PRI)
Area
  Total
172.8 km2 (66.7 sq mi)
Elevation
(of seat)
2,416 m (7,927 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
27,217
  Density157.5/km2 (408/sq mi)
  Seat
2,823
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (US Central))
Postal code (of seat)
92160
Website(in Spanish) https://www.ayahualulco.gob.mx/
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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1995 20,931    
2000 20,230−3.3%
2005 23,431+15.8%
2010 25,456+8.6%
2015 26,694+4.9%
2020 27,217+2.0%
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Geography

The municipality is located about 80 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 148.06 km2. It is located at 19°21′N 97°09′W.

The municipality of Ayahualulco is delimited to the north by Perote, to the north-east by Xico, to the east by Ixhuacán de los Reyes and to the south by Puebla.[2]

Demographics

As 2020, the municipality had a population of 27,127 inhabitants in 34 localities.[1] Ayahualulco, the municipal seat had a population of 2,823 inhabitants, other localities include Los Altos (4,556 hab.), Xololoyan (2,274 hab.), El Triunfo (2,015 hab.) and Apanteopan (1,658 hab.).[1]

Economy

It produces principally maize and potatoes.

Culture

In Ayahualulco, in June takes place the celebration in honor to San Juan Bautista, Patron of the town.

References

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