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Cotaxtla

Coordinates: 18°50′N 96°23′W / 18.833°N 96.383°W / 18.833; -96.383
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Cotaxtla
Municipality and town
Cotaxtla is located in Veracruz
Cotaxtla
Cotaxtla
Location in Mexico
Cotaxtla is located in Mexico
Cotaxtla
Cotaxtla
Cotaxtla (Mexico)
Coordinates: 18°50′N 96°23′W / 18.833°N 96.383°W / 18.833; -96.383
Country Mexico
StateVeracruz
RegionSotavento Region
Government
 • MayorJosé Santurino Beltrán Vásquez (PAN)
Area
 • Total537.8 km2 (207.6 sq mi)
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total22,050
 • Density41/km2 (110/sq mi)
 • Seat
1,316
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (US Central))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central)
Postal code (of seat)
94990
ClimateAw
Website(in Spanish) Municipal Official Site
Historical population
YearPop.±%
1995 18,179—    
2000 18,920+4.1%
2005 18,821−0.5%
2010 19,710+4.7%
2015 21,013+6.6%
2020 22,050+4.9%
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Cotaxtla is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located 45 km from the city of Veracruz on Federal Highway 180.

Demographics

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As 2020, the municipality had a population of 22,050 inhabitants in 209 localities.[1] Cotaxtla, the municipal seat had a population of 1,316 inhabitants as 2020, other localities includes La Tinaja (1,918 hab.), La Capilla (1,496 hab.), Colonia Ejidal (1,160 hab.) and Mata Tejón (612).[1]

Economy

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Major products in Cotaxtla are corn, sugar, and fruits.

History

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In September 2010, the city suffered widespread damage from Hurricane Karl which inundated the area with floods up to 12 m (39 ft) deep.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Censo Cotaxtla 2020" (PDF) (in Spanish). Retrieved August 1, 2023.
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