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Tequila, Veracruz
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Tequila is a municipality
located in the montane
central zone in the State of Veracruz
, about 90 kilometres (55.9 mi) from state capital Xalapa
. It has an area of 74.85 square kilometre. It is located at 18°43′N 97°04′W. Its name stems from Te-qui-lan, in the Náhuatl
language which means "Place of the Vegetables in the Earth".
, Magdalena
and Ixtaczoquitlán to the east by Omealca, to the south by Zongolica
and Los Reyes
and to the west by Atlahuilco
. It is watered by small creeks that are a tributary of the Río Blanco.
Municipalities of Mexico
Municipalities are the second-level administrative division in Mexico . There are 2,438 municipalities in Mexico, making the average municipality population 45,616...
located in the montane
Montane
In biogeography, montane is the highland area located below the subalpine zone. Montane regions generally have cooler temperatures and often have higher rainfall than the adjacent lowland regions, and are frequently home to distinct communities of plants and animals.The term "montane" means "of the...
central zone in the State of Veracruz
Veracruz
Veracruz, formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave , is one of the 31 states that, along with the Federal District, comprise the 32 federative entities of Mexico. It is divided in 212 municipalities and its capital city is...
, about 90 kilometres (55.9 mi) from state capital Xalapa
Xalapa
Xalapa-Enríquez, commonly Xalapa or Jalapa, is the capital city of the Mexican state of Veracruz and the name of the surrounding municipality. In the year 2005 census the city reported a population of 387,879 and the municipality of which it serves as municipal seat reported a population of...
. It has an area of 74.85 square kilometre. It is located at 18°43′N 97°04′W. Its name stems from Te-qui-lan, in the Náhuatl
Nahuatl
Nahuatl is thought to mean "a good, clear sound" This language name has several spellings, among them náhuatl , Naoatl, Nauatl, Nahuatl, Nawatl. In a back formation from the name of the language, the ethnic group of Nahuatl speakers are called Nahua...
language which means "Place of the Vegetables in the Earth".
Geographic Limits
The municipality of Tequila is delimited to the north by San Andrés TenejapanSan Andrés Tenejapan
San Andrés Tenejapan is a municipality located in the montane central zone of the State of Veracruz, about 85 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 24.68 km2...
, Magdalena
Magdalena, Veracruz
Magdalena is a Municipality in Veracruz, Mexico. It is located in central zone of the State of Veracruz, about 125 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 28.79 km2...
and Ixtaczoquitlán to the east by Omealca, to the south by Zongolica
Zongolica
Zongolica is a municipality located in the south zone in the State of Veracruz, about 100 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 63.34 km2. It is located at...
and Los Reyes
Los Reyes
Los Reyes may mean:*Los Reyes *Los Reyes Acaquilpan, Edomex, Mexico*Los Reyes, Michoacán , Mexico*Los Reyes, Veracruz, Mexico...
and to the west by Atlahuilco
Atlahuilco
Atlahuilco is a municipality in Veracruz, Mexico. It is located about 131 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 64.98 km2. It is located at ....
. It is watered by small creeks that are a tributary of the Río Blanco.