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 21°17′N 97°27′W. The name comes from the náhuatl. Tla-mia-hua-c; "In the flowers of maize of the land"; in huasteco, Tam-yan-ja; "Place of great waters".

Geographic Limits

The municipality of Tamiahua is delimited to the north by Ozuluama

Ozuluama de Mascareñas (municipality)

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 and Tampico Alto

Tampico Alto (municipality)

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, to the east by Gulf of Mexico

Gulf of Mexico

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, to the south by Temapache

Temapache

Temapache is a municipality located in the montane central zone in the State of Veracruz, about 90 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 65.80 km2. It is located at...

 and Tuxpam de Rodríguez Cano, to the west by Tamalín

Tamalín

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, Chinampa de Gorostiza

Chinampa de Gorostiza

Chinampa de Gorostiza is in Veracruz, Mexico. It is located in the north of the State of Veracruz, about 220 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 152.99 km2...

, Naranjos Amatlán

Naranjos Amatlán

Naranjos Amatlán is a municipality in Veracruz, Mexico. It is located in north zone of the State of Veracruz, about 402 km from state capital Xalapa. It has an area of...

, Tancoco

Tancoco

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 and Cerro Azul

Cerro Azul (municipality)

Cerro Azul is one of the 212 municipalities of the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located in the state's Huasteca Baja region. The municipal seat is the city of Cerro Azul, Veracruz....

. Its development has allowed the creation of 2 wharves, 2 piers and the municipality have established industries between which we find 2 medians. Emphasizing the industry of production of oyster.

Celebrations

In Tamiahua , in July takes place the celebration in honor to Santiago Apostol, Patron of the town, and in December takes place the celebration in honor to Virgen de Guadalupe.

Weather

The weather in Tamiahua is very warm and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.

External links

Municipal Official webpage Municipal Official Information