Tamalín is a municipality located in the north zone in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It has a surface of 417.85 km2. It is located at 21°20′N 97°49′W / 21.333°N 97.817°W. By Decree of November 13, 1875 there was raised in municipality Tamalín's congregation that concerned to Tantima's municipality.[clarification needed]
Tamalín | |
|---|---|
 Location within Veracruz | |
  Location of Tamalín within Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 21°20′N 97°49′W / 21.333°N 97.817°W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Government | |
| • Municipal President | María del Carmen Antonio Nicanor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 417.9 km2 (161.4 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 11 269 |
| • Density | 26.97/km2 (69.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Website | http://www.tamalin.gob.mx/ |
Geography edit
Tamalín lies on the west shore of Tamiahua Lagoon. The municipality is delimited to the north and north-west by Ozuluama, to the east by Tamiahua, and to the south by Tancoco, Naranjos Amatlán and Chinampa de Gorostiza.[1]
The weather in Tamalín is very warm and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.
Agriculture edit
It produces principally maize, beans, watermelon and orange fruit
Celebrations edit
In Tamalín , in July takes place the celebration in honor to Virgen de Guadalupe, Patron of the town.
References edit
- ^ "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Tamalín" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
External links edit
- (in Spanish) Municipal Official webpage
- (in Spanish) Municipal Official Information