Villa Aldama Explained

Villa Aldama
Settlement Type:Municipality and town
Pushpin Map:Mexico
Pushpin Label Position:above
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Mexico
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Mexico
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Veracruz
Area Total Km2:78.96
Population As Of:2005
Population Total:9,573
Timezone:Central Standard Time
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:Central Daylight Time
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:19.65°N -111°W

Villa Aldama is a municipality located in the central zone in the Mexican state of Veracruz, about 33 km from the state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 78.96 km2. It is located at 19.65°N -111°W. The municipality takes this name in honor of Don Juan Aldama, who was one of the revolutionary commanders in the Mexican War of Independence.

Geography

The municipality of Villa Aldama is bordered to the north by Las Minas and Altotonga, to the east by Las Vigas and to the south by Perote.[1]

The weather in Villa Aldama is cold and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.

Agriculture

It produces principally maize, beans and potatoes.

Celebrations

Every July, a festival is held to celebrate Saint John the Apostle, patron of the town, and in December there is a festival held in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Villa Aldama . Gobierno Estatal. es. 2009-06-17.