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Mecayapan

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Mecayapan is a municipality and city in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located in the south-east zone of the State, about 428 km from the state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 523.96 km2. It is located at 18°13′N 94°50′W / 18.217°N 94.833°W / 18.217; -94.833.

Geography

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The municipality of Mecayapan is delimited to the north by Gulf of Mexico to the east by Pajapan, to the south by Chinameca and to the west by Soteapan State.[1]

Climate

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The weather in Mecayapan is warm all year with rains in summer and autumn.

Economy

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It produces principally maize, beans and green chile.

Culture

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In Mecayapan, the celebration in honor to Santo Santiago Jacobo, the patron saint of the town, is held every May.

References

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  1. ^ "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Mecayapan". veracruz.gob.mx (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Archived from the original on 2013-01-11. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
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