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Rafael Lucio
Rafel Lucio main gate
Rafel Lucio main gate
Location in Veracruz
Location in Veracruz
Rafael Lucio is located in Mexico
Rafael Lucio
Rafael Lucio
Location in Mexico
Country  Mexico
State Veracruz
Region Capital Region
Municipal seat and largest town Rafael Lucio
Area
 • Total 11.5 km2 (4.4 sq mi)
Elevation
(of seat)
1,600 m (5,200 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 8,343
 • Density 723/km2 (1,870/sq mi)
 • Seat
4,837
Time zone UTC-6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (Central)
Postal codes
91315
Area code 228
Website website

Rafael Lucio is a municipality located in the montane central zone of the Mexican state of Veracruz, about 9 km from the state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 24.68 km2. It is located at 19°35′N 96°59′W / 19.583°N 96.983°W / 19.583; -96.983.

By Decree of November 5, 1932 Rafael Lucio's municipality and the head-board is created they are named Rafael Lucio, in honor of the illustrious doctor of Xalapa.

Geography

The municipality of Rafael Lucio is delimited to the north by Tlacolulan and Jilotepec, to the southeast by Banderilla, to the south by Tlalnelhuayocan and to the west by Tres Valles. It is watered by small tributaries of the Actopan River.

The weather in Rafael Lucio is cold and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.

Demographics

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1995 4,657 —    
2000 5,342 +14.7%
2005 5,966 +11.7%
2010 7,023 +17.7%
2015 8,068 +14.9%
2020 8,343 +3.4%

In 2020, Rafael Lucio recorded population of 8,343 inhabitantes in 17 localities. Rafael Lucio, the municipal seat, it's the only one classified as urban, with a population of 4,837 hab. Other localities include Piletas (1,498 hab.), Teapan (725 hab.) and Tres de Mayo (258 hab.).

Agriculture

It produces principally maize.

Celebrations

In September the celebration honoring San Miguel Archangel, patron of the town, takes place, and in December there occurs the celebration in honor of Virgin of Guadalupe.

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