Alto Lucero facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alto Lucero Municipality
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.jpg)     Top: Palma Sola Beach; Middle: Alto Lucero Downtown, Cerrillos de Diaz; Bottom: Laguna Verde Nuclear Power Station, Boca Andrea Beach
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 Alto Lucero Municipality
Location in Veracruz
Alto Lucero Municipality
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 647.9 km2 (250.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation
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591 m (1,939 ft) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 28,184 |
| • Density | 43.5/km2 (113/sq mi) |
| • Seat | 5,243 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (US Central)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) |
| Postal code (of seat) |
91460
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| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1995 | 27,331 | — |
| 2000 | 27,188 | −0.5% |
| 2005 | 25,893 | −4.8% |
| 2010 | 28,017 | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 28,922 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 28,184 | −2.6% |
Alto Lucero is a city and a special kind of area called a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. Its full name is Alto Lucero de Gutiérrez Barrios.
It is located at 19°37′N 96°44′W / 19.617°N 96.733°W, about 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Xalapa. Xalapa is the capital city of Veracruz. Mexico's only nuclear power plant, called Laguna Verde, is also found in this municipality. It was built in the 1970s near a town called Punta Limón.
Famous singer Paquita la del Barrio was born and grew up here. She was born in 1947.
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About Alto Lucero
Alto Lucero is a municipality in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main city and many smaller towns and villages.
Where is Alto Lucero?
Alto Lucero is located in the eastern part of Mexico. It is in the state of Veracruz, which is known for its beautiful coastlines and rich history. The municipality is about 35 kilometers (22 miles) away from Xalapa, the capital city of Veracruz.
What is the Laguna Verde Power Plant?
Inside the Alto Lucero municipality, you'll find the Laguna Verde Nuclear Power Station. This is Mexico's only power plant that uses nuclear energy to make electricity. It was built in the 1970s near a town called Punta Limón. This plant helps provide power for many homes and businesses in Mexico.
People and Places
In 2020, about 28,184 people lived in the Alto Lucero municipality. These people live in 137 different towns and villages. The main city, also called Alto Lucero, is where the local government is located. About 5,243 people live in the city of Alto Lucero itself.
Other important towns in the municipality include:
- Mesa de Guadalupe, with about 3,439 people.
- Palma Sola, with about 3,227 people.
- Blanca Espuma, with about 1,580 people.
- La Reforma, with about 1,335 people.
See also
In Spanish: Alto Lucero para niños
