Filomeno Mata

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.

Filomeno Mata
Filomeno Mata is located in Veracruz
Filomeno Mata
Location within Veracruz
Filomeno Mata is located in Mexico
Filomeno Mata
Location within Mexico
Coordinates: 20°12′N 97°42′W
Country Mexico
StateVeracruz
Government
  Municipal PresidentPetronila Jerónimo García
Area
  Total62.5 km2 (24.1 sq mi)
Population
  Total14 426
  Density230.82/km2 (597.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
WebsiteOfficial Website

Geography

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

It produces principally maize and coffee.

Culture

In Filomeno Mata, in August takes place the celebration in honor to Santa Rosa de Lima, Patron of the town.

References

  1. "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Filomeno Mata" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Retrieved 2009-06-08.
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