Tamiahua
Tamiahua | |
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Municipality | |
Location of Tamiahua within Mexico | |
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Country | Mexico |
State | Veracruz |
Government | |
• Municipal President | Francisco Lopez Diaz |
Area | |
• Total | 985.4 km2 (380.5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-7) |
Postal code | 92560 |
Area code(s) | 768 |
Website | http://www.tamiahua.gob.mx/ |
Tamiahua is a municipality located in the north zone in the State of Veracruz. It has a surface of 985.4 km2. It is located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.. The name comes from the Náhuatl language Tla-mia-hua-c: "In the flowers of maize of the land"; in Huasteco, Tam-yan-ja: "Place of great waters".
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Geographic Limits
The municipality of Tamiahua is delimited to the north by Ozuluama and Tampico Alto, to the east by Gulf of Mexico, to the south by Temapache and Tuxpam de Rodríguez Cano, and to the west by Tamalín, Chinampa de Gorostiza, Naranjos Amatlán, Tancoco and Cerro Azul.[1] Its development has allowed the creation of two wharves and two piers, and the municipality has established industries between two medians emphasizing the production of oysters.
Agriculture & Fishing
The town produces principally maize, beans, green chile and orange fruit. Along the coastline fresh seafood, including shrimp, crabs, and oysters, is harvested and attracts tourism to the area.
Celebrations
In July, Tamiahua holds celebrations in honor of Santiago Apostol, patron of the town, and in December there is a celebration in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Weather
The weather in Tamiahua is very warm and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.
References
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External links
- (Spanish) Municipal Official webpage
- (Spanish) Municipal Official Information
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