La Perla, Veracruz facts for kids
La Perla is a town in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It's a special kind of area called a municipality. La Perla is located in the central part of Veracruz state, about 75 kilometers (or about 47 miles) away from Xalapa, which is the state capital. The municipality covers an area of about 199.880 square kilometers (about 77 square miles). You can find La Perla on a map at these coordinates: 18°56′N 97°08′W / 18.933°N 97.133°W.
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Where is La Perla Located?
The municipality of La Perla shares its borders with several other places. To the north, it's next to Coscomatepec and Calcahualco. To the east, you'll find Chocamán and Atzacan. South of La Perla are Mariano Escobedo, Ixhuatlancillo, and Maltrata. To the west, La Perla borders the state of Puebla.
The weather in La Perla is usually cold all year round. It also gets a lot of rain during the summer and autumn seasons.
What People Do in La Perla
The people in La Perla mostly work in farming. They grow several important crops. The main crops grown here are maize (which is corn), beans, potatoes, and faba beans. These crops are very important for the local economy and for feeding the community.
La Perla's Traditions
One of the most important celebrations in La Perla is held in December. This celebration honors Our Lady of Guadalupe, who is considered the patron (or special protector) of the town. It's a time for the community to come together and celebrate their traditions.
A Look at La Perla's History
In 2021, like many places around the world, La Perla was affected by a global health event. Also in 2021, there was an election for mayor in La Perla. Melquiades Vázquez Lucas was a candidate for this important role, representing the PRI.
See Also
You can find more information about La Perla for kids in Spanish here: La Perla (Veracruz) para niños
