Tlachichuca (municipality) is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Puebla in south-eastern Mexico.[1] It is the starting point for many climbers wishing to ascend Pico de Orizaba. The municipality covers an area of 459.25 km2. The municipality has a total population of 7,181.

Tlachichuca (municipality)
Municipality and town
Location of the municipality in Puebla
Location of the municipality in Puebla
Country Mexico
StatePuebla
Area
 • Total459.25 km2 (177.32 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total7,181
 • Density16/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)

References

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  1. ^ "-". Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. Retrieved January 4, 2010.

19°06′N 97°25′W / 19.100°N 97.417°W / 19.100; -97.417