Jáltipan is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
Geography edit
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.
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 edit
Culture edit
In February the town holds a celebration in honor of Virgen de la Candelaria, patron saint of the town.
History edit
The town was severely damaged during an earthquake in 1959.[2]
Transportation edit
Since 22 February 2024, Jaltipan has been the site of a Tren Interoceánico station.[3]
| Preceding station | Tren Interoceánico | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medias Aguas toward Salina Cruz
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Line Z | Coatzacoalcos Terminus
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References edit
- ^ "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 edit
- Official website (in Spanish)
- Municipal official information (in Spanish)
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