Jáltipan

Municipality in Veracruz, Mexico From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jáltipan is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz.

Geography

The municipality is located in the southern part of the state, about 380 km from Xalapa, the state capital. It has a surface of 331.48 km2. It is located at 17°58′N 94°43′W.

The municipality of Jáltipan is delimited to the north by Chinameca, to the east by Oteapan, Zaragoza, Cosoleacaque and Hidalgotitlán, and to the west by Texistepec and Soconusco.[1]

The weather in Jáltipan is warm all year with rains in summer and autumn.

Products

It produces principally maize, beans, rice, and oranges.

Culture

In February the town holds a celebration in honor of Virgen de la Candelaria, patron saint of the town.

History

The town was severely damaged during an earthquake in 1959.[2]

Transportation

Since 22 February 2024, Jaltipan has been the site of a Tren Interoceánico station.[3]

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