Chalma, Veracruz facts for kids
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Chalma, Veracruz
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Village
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 Chalma, Veracruz
Location in Veracruz
Chalma, Veracruz
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Municipality | Chalma |
| Settled | Pre-Conquest |
| Village status | 20 June 1934 |
| Elevation | 140 m (460 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,555 |
Chalma is a small village in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It's known as a pueblo, which means village in Spanish. Chalma is an important place because it's the main town, or municipal seat, for the larger area called the Chalma municipality.
What is Chalma?
Chalma is a village located in the Huasteca Alta region of Veracruz. This region is known for its unique culture and history. The village has been a settled place since before the Spanish arrived in Mexico. It officially became a village on June 20, 1934.
How Many People Live in Chalma?
According to a count done in 2005 by INEGI (Mexico's National Institute of Statistics and Geography), about 2,555 people lived in the village of Chalma. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
See also
In Spanish: Chalma (Veracruz) para niños
