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Municipality and town in Veracruz, Mexico From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tuxtilla is a municipality located in the south zone in the Mexican state of Veracruz,[1] about 175 km from the state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 168.62 km2. It is located at 18°14′N 95°8′W. The name comes from the language Náhuatl, Tuz-Tlan.
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Tuxtilla | |
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Municipality and town | |
Coordinates: 18°14′N 95°8′W | |
Country | Mexico |
State | Veracruz |
Region | Papaloapan |
Municipality | Tuxtilla |
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 bounded by Cosamaloapan to the north, Chacaltianguis to the east and the state of Oaxaca to the south.
The weather in Tuxtilla is very warm and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.
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.
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