Naolinco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Naolinco
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Top: Naolinco main plaza and San Mateo Parish; Middle: Naolinco Downtown, Naolinco waterfalls; Bottom: Naolinco main park, San Pablo Coapan twon
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State | Veracruz | |
Region | Capital Region | |
Municipal seat and largest town | Naolinco | |
Area | ||
• Total | 108.8 km2 (42.0 sq mi) | |
Elevation
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1,318 m (4,324 ft) | |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 22,835 | |
• Density | 209.8/km2 (543/sq mi) | |
• Seat | 9,554 | |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (US Central)) | |
Postal code (of seat) |
91330-91336
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Website | http://www.naolinco.gob.mx/ |
Naolinco is a charming city located in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It's officially known as Naolinco de Victoria. This name honors Guadalupe Victoria, who was a very important leader in Mexico's history.
The city is easy to reach, as it's located along Federal Highways 190 and 180. Naolinco shares its borders with several other towns. These include Xalapa, Acatlán, Tepetlán, and Coacoatzintla. Naolinco is especially famous for its beautiful leather crafts.
Population and Communities
Historical population | ||
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Year | Pop. | ±% |
1995 | 16,976 | — |
2000 | 18,097 | +6.6% |
2005 | 18,885 | +4.4% |
2010 | 20,255 | +7.3% |
2015 | 21,816 | +7.7% |
2020 | 22,835 | +4.7% |
In 2020, Naolinco had a total population of 22,835 people. These people live across 38 different smaller communities.
The main town, Naolinco de Victoria, is the largest. It's considered an urban area with 9,554 residents. This main town is also the "municipal seat." This means it's where the local government offices are located.
Other important communities in Naolinco include El Espinal, which has about 2,050 people. San Pablo Coapan is home to around 1,712 people. San Marcos Atesquilapan has 1,677 residents, and 4 Soles has about 1,576 people.
See also
In Spanish: Naolinco de Victoria para niños