Paso de Ovejas facts for kids
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Paso de Ovejas
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 Paso de Ovejas
Location in Veracruz
Paso de Ovejas
Location in Mexico
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| Country | Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
Paso de Ovejas is a town in Mexico, located in the state of Veracruz. Its name means "Sheep's Crossway" in Spanish. It is an important place because it serves as the main town for the area around it, which is called a municipality.
Where is Paso de Ovejas?
Paso de Ovejas is surrounded by other towns and cities. These include La Antigua, the busy port city of Veracruz, and Puente Nacional. The town is easy to reach because it is located along important transportation routes. Both a railroad and major roads, Federal Highways 180 and 190, pass through it.
Paso de Ovejas in Movies
Did you know that Paso de Ovejas has been featured in a famous movie? Along with the city of Catemaco, Veracruz, Paso de Ovejas was one of the main places where the 2006 film Apocalypto was filmed. This movie was produced by Mel Gibson.
Population of the Town
According to information from 2020, the population of Paso de Ovejas is 33,442 people.
