El Higo, Veracruz facts for kids
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El Higo
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 El Higo
Location in Veracruz
El Higo
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Municipality | El Higo |
| Settled | late 19th century |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
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| • Total | 7,844 |
| Time zone | -6 |
El Higo is a small village found in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located in a part of the state called the Huasteca Alta region. El Higo is also the main town, or "seat," of the area around it, which is known as El Higo Municipality.
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Where is El Higo Located?
El Higo is in the state of Veracruz, which is in Mexico. It's part of a special area known as the Huasteca Alta region. This region is famous for its unique culture and history.
How Many People Live in El Higo?
According to a count done in 2005 by INEGI (which is like Mexico's census bureau), about 7,844 people lived in the village of El Higo. A census is an official count of a population. It helps us understand how many people live in a place.
What is a Municipality?
In Mexico, a "municipality" is a bit like a county or a local government area. The village of El Higo is the main town for its municipality. This means that important local government offices are located there.
