Xaloztoc (municipality) is a municipality in the Mexican state of Tlaxcala in south-eastern Mexico. It is one of 60 municipalities in the state, and serves as the capital of Tlaxcala. The INEGI reference number for the municipality is 29039.[1]

Xaloztoc (municipality)
Coat of arms of Xaloztoc (municipality)
Location of the municipality in Tlaxcala.
Location of the municipality in Tlaxcala.
Xaloztoc (municipality) is located in Mexico
Xaloztoc (municipality)
Xaloztoc (municipality)
Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 19°24′00″N 98°3′0″W / 19.40000°N 98.05000°W / 19.40000; -98.05000
Country Mexico
State Tlaxcala
EstablishedNovember 25th, 1873
Area
 • Total49 km2 (19 sq mi)
Elevation
2,500 m (8,200 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total21,769
 • Density444.27/km2 (1,150.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)
Area code241

Geography edit

As of 2010, Xaloztoc has an estimated 21,769 residents. The size of the municipality is about 49 km2 (19 sq mi). The average elevation is 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) above sea level.

Climate edit

On average, Xaloztoc receives 730.3 mm/m2 (28.8 in) of precipitation annually. The average yearly temperature for the area is approximately 14.8 °C (58.6 °F).

References edit

  1. ^ "Estado de Tlaxcala". Archived from the original on 19 Sep 2004. Retrieved March 6, 2023.