Úrsulo Galván
| Úrsulo Galvan | |
|---|---|
| Municipality and town | |
  Úrsulo Galvan Location in Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 19°24′N 96°18′W / 19.400°N 96.300°WCoordinates: 19°24′N 96°18′W / 19.400°N 96.300°W | |
| Country |
 Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 123.92 km2 (47.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
| • Total | 29,005 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (610/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Central Standard Time (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | Central Daylight Time (UTC-5) |
Úrsulo Galvan is a municipality located in the south zone in the State of Veracruz, about 76 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 123.92 km2. It is located at 19°24′N 96°18′W / 19.400°N 96.300°W. The name of this municipality is in honor to a historical character who was a social fighter for the rural class.
Geographic Limits
The municipality of Úrsulo Galvan is bordered to the north by Actopan, to the east by Gulf of Mexico and to the south by Puente Nacional.[1]
Agriculture
It produces principally maize, beans, watermelon, sugarcane, rice and green chile.
Celebrations
In Úrsulo Galvan , in November takes place the celebration in honor to San Carlos, Patron of the town, and in December takes place the celebration in honor to Virgen de Guadalupe.
Weather
The weather in Úrsulo Galvan is very hot and some wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.
References
- ↑ "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Úrsulo Galvan" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
External links
- (Spanish) Municipal Official webpage
- (Spanish) Municipal Official Information
