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'''Jalcomulco''' is a [[municipality]] in [[Veracruz (state)|Veracruz]], [[Mexico]]. It is located in central zone of the State of Veracruz, about 29 km (18 miles), from State Capital, [[Xalapa]] and 359 km (223 miles), from [[Mexico City]]. It has a surface of 58.40 km2. It is located at {{Coord|19|20|N| 96|46|W|}}. |
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| leader_party = [[Citizens' Movement (Mexico)|MC]] |
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| leader_name = David Meza Hernández |
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| timezone = [[Time in Mexico|Central]] [[Central Standard Time Zone|(US Central)]] |
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{{Historical populations |
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|1995 | 4,517 |
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|2000 | 4,416 |
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|2005 | 4,690 |
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|2010 | 4,940 |
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|2015 | 5,006 |
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|2020 | 5,054 |
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[[File:View over Jalcomulco, Veracruz.jpg|thumb|View over Jalcomulco, Veracruz]] |
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[[File:Jalcomulco town centre.jpg|thumb|Jalcomulco town centre]] |
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'''Jalcomulco''' is a [[Municipalities of Veracruz|municipality]] in the [[List of states of Mexico|Mexican state]] of [[Veracruz]], founded in 1825. |
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==Geography== |
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The municipality of Jalcomulco is delimited to the North by [[Emiliano Zapata, Veracruz|Emiliano Zapata]], to the East by [[Apazapan (municipality)|Apazapan]], to the South and South-West by [[Tlaltetela]], and to the North-West by [[Coatepec, Veracruz|Coatepec]].<ref name="e-local">{{Cite web|url= http://www.e-local.gob.mx/work/templates/enciclo/veracruz/municipios/30088a.htm |title=Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Jalcomulco |publisher=[http://www.veracruz.gob.mx Gobierno Estatal]|language=Spanish|accessdate=2009-06-10}}</ref> |
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The municipality is located in the central zone of the state, about {{convert|29|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Xalapa]], the state capital and {{convert|359|km|mi|abbr=on}}, from [[Mexico City]]. It has a land area of 72.4 km<sup>2</sup>. |
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The municipality of Jalcomulco is bounded to the north by [[Emiliano Zapata, Veracruz|Emiliano Zapata]], to the east by [[Apazapan (municipality)|Apazapan]], to the south and south-west by [[Tlaltetela]], and to the north-west by [[Coatepec, Veracruz|Coatepec]].<ref name="e-local">{{Cite web|url=http://www.e-local.gob.mx/work/templates/enciclo/veracruz/municipios/30088a.htm|title=Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Jalcomulco|publisher=Gobierno Estatal|language=es|access-date=2009-06-10|archive-date=28 March 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070328110558/http://www.e-local.gob.mx/work/templates/enciclo/veracruz/municipios/30088a.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Name== |
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It name came from [[Nahuatl]] [[language]]. Xalkomolko: Xalli, [[sand]]; Komol, [[Casserole]] or hole; and ko, in. ''In the corner of the sand''. |
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===Climate=== |
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Pronunced in Spanish: ''Halkomulko''. |
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The [[weather]] in Jalcomulco is warm all year with [[rain]] in summer and autumn. |
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==Climate== |
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The [[weather]] in Jalcomulco is warm all year with [[rains]] in summer and autumn. |
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Annual [[Precipitation (meteorology)|precipitation]] is 1,125 mm. |
Annual [[Precipitation (meteorology)|precipitation]] is 1,125 mm. |
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The average temperature is 24 |
The average temperature is 24 °C, (75 °F). |
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==Demographics== |
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As 2020, the municipality had a population of 5,054 inhabitants in just 4 localities.<ref name=2020CENSUSJALCOMULCO>[http://ceieg.veracruz.gob.mx/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2022/09/Jalcomulco.CM_.Ver_.2022.4.pdf 2020 Jalcomulco CENSUS]</ref> The localities are Jalcomulco (3,150 hab.), Santa María Tatetla (1,707 hab.), Tacotalpan (153 hab.) and Rivera del Río (44 hab.).<ref name=2020CENSUSJALCOMULCO/> |
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==Economy== |
==Economy== |
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The [[region]] principally produces [[maize]], [[coffee]], [[sugarcane]], and [[mango]]. It also produces [[cattle]] and [[poultry]]. |
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Since early 1990s [[ecotourism]] has been an important part of the economy of the region, with more than a dozen |
Since the early 1990s [[ecotourism]] has been an important part of the economy of the region, with more than a dozen [[hotel]]s and professional dealers of [[adventure travel]]. |
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==Culture== |
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==Main celebration== |
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In May, a celebration takes place in Jalcomulco to honor [[John the Baptist|San Juan Bautista]], the [[Patron saint]] of the town. |
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==Sports and activities== |
==Sports and activities== |
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[[File:Rafting Rio Salvaje.JPG|thumb|Rafting in Río Antigua]] |
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One of the best [[whitewater]] rivers in all of Mexico, the [[Rio Antigua]], flows through the town and is commercially [[rafted]]. |
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[[File:Bridge over Rio de los Pescados (Río Antigua), Jalcomulco.jpg|thumb|Footbridge across Río Antigua (Río de los Pescados Section), Jalcomulco]] |
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The Río de los Pescados section of the [[Rio Antigua]] is a [[whitewater]] river that flows through the town of Jalcomulco and is commercially [[Rafting|rafted]].{{citation needed|date=September 2023}} |
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Other activities to practice in town are |
Other activities to practice in town are [[rappel]]ling, [[climbing]], [[hiking]], [[tyrolean crossing]], [[mountain biking]], [[landscape photography]], and [[temazcal]].{{citation needed|date=September 2023}} |
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==Filming location== |
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==Hollywood== |
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Two |
Two-thirds of the scenes of the movie ''[[Romancing the Stone]]'' (1984) was filmed in this area.{{citation needed|date=September 2023}} |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* {{in lang|es}} [http://www.jalcomulco.gob.mx Municipal official webpage] |
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* {{in lang|es}} [http://portal.veracruz.gob.mx/portal/page?_pageid=153,4493464&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&municipio=jalcomulco.pdf Municipal official information]{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} |
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Latest revision as of 06:57, 14 July 2024
Jalcomulco | |
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     Top: La Antigua river; Middle: San Juan Bautista Parish, Bridge over Pescados river; Bottom: Jalcomulco landscape, Jalcomulco downtown | |
  Jalcomulco Location in Mexico  Jalcomulco Jalcomulco (Mexico) | |
| Coordinates: 19°16′00″N 96°41′00″W / 19.26667°N 96.68333°W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Municipal seat and largest town | Jalcomulco |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | David Meza Hernández (MC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 72.4 km2 (28.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation (of seat) | 383 m (1,257 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 5,054 |
| • Density | 69.9/km2 (181/sq mi) |
| • Seat | 3,150 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (US Central)) |
| Postal code (of seat) | 94000 |
| Website | (in Spanish) |
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4,517 | — |
| 2000 | 4,416 | −2.2% |
| 2005 | 4,690 | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 4,940 | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 5,006 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 5,054 | +1.0% |
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Jalcomulco is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz, founded in 1825.
Geography
[edit]The municipality is located in the central zone of the state, about 29 km (18 mi) from Xalapa, the state capital and 359 km (223 mi), from Mexico City. It has a land area of 72.4 km2.
The municipality of Jalcomulco is bounded to the north by Emiliano Zapata, to the east by Apazapan, to the south and south-west by Tlaltetela, and to the north-west by Coatepec.[2]
Climate
[edit]The weather in Jalcomulco is warm all year with rain in summer and autumn.
Annual precipitation is 1,125 mm.
The average temperature is 24 °C, (75 °F).
Demographics
[edit]As 2020, the municipality had a population of 5,054 inhabitants in just 4 localities.[1] The localities are Jalcomulco (3,150 hab.), Santa María Tatetla (1,707 hab.), Tacotalpan (153 hab.) and Rivera del Río (44 hab.).[1]
Economy
[edit]The region principally produces maize, coffee, sugarcane, and mango. It also produces cattle and poultry.
Since the early 1990s ecotourism has been an important part of the economy of the region, with more than a dozen hotels and professional dealers of adventure travel.
Culture
[edit]In May, a celebration takes place in Jalcomulco to honor San Juan Bautista, the Patron saint of the town.
Sports and activities
[edit]
,_Jalcomulco.jpg)
The Río de los Pescados section of the Rio Antigua is a whitewater river that flows through the town of Jalcomulco and is commercially rafted.[citation needed]
Other activities to practice in town are rappelling, climbing, hiking, tyrolean crossing, mountain biking, landscape photography, and temazcal.[citation needed]
Filming location
[edit]Two-thirds of the scenes of the movie Romancing the Stone (1984) was filmed in this area.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c 2020 Jalcomulco CENSUS
- ^ "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Jalcomulco" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Archived from the original on 28 March 2007. Retrieved 10 June 2009.
External links
[edit]- (in Spanish) Municipal official webpage
- (in Spanish) Municipal official information[permanent dead link]
