Jáltipan is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
Geography
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 km. 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.
The weather in Jáltipan is warm all year with rains in summer and autumn.
Products
It produces principally maize, beans, rice, and oranges.
Culture
In February the town holds a celebration in honor of Virgen de la Candelaria, patron saint of the town.
History
The town was severely damaged during an earthquake in 1959.
Transportation
Since 22 February 2024, Jaltipan has been the site of a Tren Interoceánico station.
| Preceding station |  Tren Interoceánico
|
Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medias Aguastoward Salina Cruz | Line Z | CoatzacoalcosTerminus | ||
References
- "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Jáltipan" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Archived from the original on 2007-01-27. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
- National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (NGDC/WDS) (1959), Significant Earthquake Database (Data Set), National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K
- López Celdo, Santos (22 February 2024). "Entra en operación estación de Jáltipan del Tren Interoceánico". Diario del Istmo (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 May 2024.
External links
- Official website (in Spanish)
- Municipal official information (in Spanish)
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