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Filomeno Mata

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Filomeno Mata
Filomeno Mata is located in Veracruz
Filomeno Mata
Location within Veracruz
Filomeno Mata is located in Mexico
Filomeno Mata
Location within Mexico
Coordinates: 20°12′N 97°42′W / 20.200°N 97.700°W / 20.200; -97.700
Country Mexico
StateVeracruz
Government
 • Municipal PresidentPetronila Jerónimo García
Area
 • Total62.5 km2 (24.1 sq mi)
Population
 • Total14 426
 • Density230.82/km2 (597.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
WebsiteOfficial Website

Filomeno Mata is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located in central zone of the state, about 298 km from Xalapa, the state capital. It has a surface of 62.51 km2. It is located at 20°12′N 97°42′W / 20.200°N 97.700°W / 20.200; -97.700.

Geography

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The municipality of Filomeno Mata is delimited to the north by Coahuitlan, to the north-east by Mecatlán, to the south and to the west by Puebla State.[1]

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

Economy

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It produces principally maize and coffee.

Culture

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In Filomeno Mata, in August takes place the celebration in honor to Santa Rosa de Lima, Patron of the town.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Filomeno Mata" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Retrieved 2009-06-08.
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