Cuichapa is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz.

Geography

Cuichapa is located in central zone of the state, about 90 km from the state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 69.92 km2. It is located at 18°46′N 96°52′W / 18.767°N 96.867°W / 18.767; -96.867. The municipality of Cuichapa is delimited to the north by Yanga, to the north-west by Amatlán de los Reyes, to the south by Omealca, and to the west by Coetzala.[1]

Climate

The weather in Cuichapa is warm-medium all year with rains in summer and autumn.

Agriculture

It produces principally maize and beans.

Society

The Patron of the town is San Isidro Labrador, who is honored with a celebration in May.


References

  1. "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Cuichapa" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Archived from the original on 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2009-06-08.



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