Filomeno Mata is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located in central zone of the state, about 298 km from Xalapa, the state capital. It has a surface of 62.51 km2. It is located at 20°12′N 97°42′W / 20.200°N 97.700°W.
Filomeno Mata | |
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  Location within Veracruz  Location within Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 20°12′N 97°42′W / 20.200°N 97.700°W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Government | |
| • Municipal President | Petronila Jerónimo García |
| Area | |
| • Total | 62.5 km2 (24.1 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 14 426 |
| • Density | 230.82/km2 (597.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Website | Official Website |
Geography edit
The municipality of Filomeno Mata is delimited to the north by Coahuitlan, to the north-east by Mecatlán, to the south and to the west by Puebla State.[1]
The weather in Filomeno Mata is warm-medium all year with rains in summer and autumn.
Economy edit
Culture edit
In Filomeno Mata, in August takes place the celebration in honor to Santa Rosa de Lima, Patron of the town.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Filomeno Mata" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Retrieved 2009-06-08.
External links edit
- (in Spanish) Municipal Official webpage
- (in Spanish) Municipal Official Information[permanent dead link]