Temapache Explained

Álamo Temapache
Settlement Type:Municipality
Pushpin Map:Mexico Veracruz#Mexico
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Mexico
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Veracruz
Subdivision Type2:Municipal seat
Subdivision Name2:Álamo
Leader Title:Municipal President
Leader Name:Jorge Vera Hernández
Area Total Km2:1137.57
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:104 500
Population Density Km2:91.91
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Coordinates:20.9892°N -97.7058°W
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:92769
Blank Name:Climate
Blank Info:Aw
Website:http://www.temapache.gob.mx/

Álamo Temapache (or simply Temapache) is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located about 90 km from the state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 65.80 km2. It is located at 20.9892°N -97.7058°W. The municipal seat is at Álamo.

Geography

The municipality of Temapache is delimited to the north by Tepetzintla, Cerro Azul and Tamiahua to the east by Tuxpam, to the south by Tihuatlán, Castillo de Teayo and the state of Puebla, and to the south-west by Ixhuatlán de Madero.[1] It is drained by several rivers including the Hondo and the Buenavista.

Weather

The weather in Temapache is very cold and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.

Agriculture

It produces principally maize, beans, orange fruit, watermelon and pumpkins seed.

Celebrations

In Temapache, in September takes place the celebration in honor to Virgen del Carmen, Patron of the town, and in December takes place the celebration in honor to Virgen de Guadalupe.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Temapache . www.veracruz.gob.mx]. es. 2009-06-16.