Rafael Lucio is a municipality located in the montane central zone of the Mexican state of Veracruz, about 9 km from the state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 24.68 km2. It is located at 19°35′N 96°59′W / 19.583°N 96.983°W / 19.583; -96.983.

Rafael Lucio
Rafel Lucio main gate
Rafel Lucio main gate
Location in Veracruz
Location in Veracruz
Rafael Lucio is located in Mexico
Rafael Lucio
Rafael Lucio
Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 19°35′32″N 96°58′55″W / 19.59222°N 96.98194°W / 19.59222; -96.98194[1]
Country Mexico
StateVeracruz
RegionCapital Region
Municipal seat and largest townRafael Lucio
Government
 • MayorDamián Hernández Hernández (RSP)
Area
 • Total
11.5 km2 (4.4 sq mi)
Elevation
[1] (of seat)
1,600 m (5,200 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
8,343
 • Density723/km2 (1,870/sq mi)
 • Seat
4,837
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central)
Postal codes
91315[3]
Area code228
Websitewebsite

By Decree of November 5, 1932 Rafael Lucio's municipality and the head-board is created they are named Rafael Lucio, in honor of the illustrious doctor of Xalapa.

Geography

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The municipality of Rafael Lucio is delimited to the north by Tlacolulan and Jilotepec, to the southeast by Banderilla, to the south by Tlalnelhuayocan and to the west by Tres Valles.[4] It is watered by small tributaries of the Actopan River.

The weather in Rafael Lucio is cold and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1995 4,657—    
2000 5,342+14.7%
2005 5,966+11.7%
2010 7,023+17.7%
2015 8,068+14.9%
2020 8,343+3.4%
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In 2020, Rafael Lucio recorded population of 8,343 inhabitantes in 17 localities.[5] Rafael Lucio, the municipal seat, it's the only one classified as urban, with a population of 4,837 hab. Other localities include Piletas (1,498 hab.), Teapan (725 hab.) and Tres de Mayo (258 hab.)[5].

Agriculture

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It produces principally maize.

Celebrations

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In September the celebration honoring San Miguel Archangel, patron of the town, takes place, and in December there occurs the celebration in honor of Virgin of Guadalupe.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Sistema Nacional de Información Municipal" (in Spanish). SEGOB. 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Jilotepec: Datos generales". Cédulas de información municipal (in Spanish). SEDESOL. 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  3. ^ "Consulta Códigos Postales". Catálogo Nacional de Códigos Postales. Mexican Postal Service. 23 February 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Rafael Lucio" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  5. ^ a b c Rafael Lucio 2020 CENSUS
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