Cosautlán de Carvajal

Cosautlán is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located in the montane central zone of the state, about 23.5 km from Xalapa, the state capital. It has a surface of 72.38 km2. It is located at 19°20′N 96°59′W / 19.333°N 96.983°W / 19.333; -96.983. The town has 2224 men and 2393 women.[2]

Cosautlán de Carvajal
Coat of arms of Cosautlán de Carvajal
Cosautlán de Carvajal is located in Veracruz
Cosautlán de Carvajal
Cosautlán de Carvajal
Location in Mexico
Cosautlán de Carvajal is located in Mexico
Cosautlán de Carvajal
Cosautlán de Carvajal
Cosautlán de Carvajal (Mexico)
Coordinates: 19°20′00″N 96°59′00″W / 19.33333°N 96.98333°W / 19.33333; -96.98333
Country Mexico
StateVeracruz
RegionCapital Region
Municipal seat and largest townCosautlán de Carvajal
Government
 • MayorJosé Antonio Valdivia Huerta (MC)
Area
 • Total76.6 km2 (29.6 sq mi)
Elevation
(of seat)
1,172 m (3,845 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total16,167
 • Density211.1/km2 (547/sq mi)
 • Seat
4,768
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (US Central))
Postal code (of seat)
91620
Website(in Spanish)
Historical population
YearPop.±%
1995 14,268—    
2000 15,303+7.3%
2005 14,724−3.8%
2010 15,668+6.4%
2015 16,353+4.4%
2020 16,167−1.1%
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Geography

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The municipality of Cosautlán is delimited to the north by Teocelo, to the south by Tlaltetela, to the east by Tlaltetela, to the south by Oteapan, and to the west by Ixhuacán de los Reyes.[3]

The weather in Cosautlán is cold all year with rains in summer and autumn.

Demographics

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As 2020, the municipality had a population of 16,167inhabitants in 29 localities.[1] About 25%, resides in the municipal seat, other localities include Limones (2,369 hab.), Piedra Parada (1,474 hab.), San Miguel Tlapéxcatl (1,098 hab.) and Emiliano Zapata (1,094 hab.).[1]

Economy

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It produces principally maize and beans.

Culture

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In Cosautlán, in May takes place the celebration in honor to San Isidro Labrador, Patron of the town.

References

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  1. ^ a b c 2020 Cosautlán de Carvajal CENSUS
  2. ^ "COSAUTLÁN DE CARVAJAL (Cosautlán de Carvajal, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave)". mexico.PueblosAmerica.com. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  3. ^ "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Cosautlán" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Archived from the original on 2006-10-26. Retrieved 2009-06-08.
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