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Jáltipan

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Jáltipan
Coat of arms of Jáltipan
Jáltipan is located in Veracruz
Jáltipan
Jáltipan
Location in Mexico
Jáltipan is located in Mexico
Jáltipan
Jáltipan
Jáltipan (Mexico)
CountryMexico Mexico
StateVeracruz Veracruz
Demonym(in Spanish)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)

Jáltipan is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz.

Geography

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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 / 17.967°N 94.717°W / 17.967; -94.717.

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

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

Culture

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

History

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

Transportation

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

Preceding station Tren Interoceánico Following station
Medias Aguas Line Z Coatzacoalcos
Terminus

References

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  1. "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Jáltipan" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Archived from the original on 2007-01-27. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
  2. National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (NGDC/WDS) (1959), Significant Earthquake Database (Data Set), National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K
  3. López Celdo, Santos (22 February 2024). "Entra en operación estación de Jáltipan del Tren Interoceánico". Diario del Istmo (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 May 2024.
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