Totutla

Totutla is a municipality located in the south zone in the State of Veracruz, about 40 km from state capital Xalapa. It has an area of 80.61 km2. It is located at 19°13′N 96°58′W. The name comes from the language Náhuatl, Toto-tlan; that means “Among the birds".

Totutla
Municipality and town
Totutla
Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 19°13′N 96°58′W
Country Mexico
StateVeracruz
Area
  Total80.61 km2 (31.12 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total15,016
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)

Geographic Limits

The municipality of Totutla is bordered to the north by Tenampa, to the north-east by Tlacotepec de Mejía and to the south-west by Chiapas State.[1]

Agriculture

It produces principally maize, beans, coffee and sugarcane.

Celebrations

In Totutla , in July takes place the celebration in honor to Santiago Apostol, Patron of the town, and in December takes place the celebration in honor to Virgen de Guadalupe.

Weather

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

References

  1. "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Totutla" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
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