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Tampico Alto
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Town and municipal seat
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Municipality of Tampico Alto in the Huasteca Alta of Veracruz
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 Tampico Alto
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Municipality | Tampico Alto |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,126 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Website | www.tampicoalto.gob.mx |
Tampico Alto is a town in Mexico. It is located in the state of Veracruz. This town is the main center, or "municipal seat," for the larger area called the Tampico Alto municipality.
In 2005, a count of people called the INEGI Census showed that 2,126 people lived in Tampico Alto.
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About Tampico Alto
Tampico Alto is a small but important town. It is part of the Mexican state of Veracruz. The town is known for being the administrative center. This means it's where the local government for the surrounding area is located.
Where is Tampico Alto Located?
Tampico Alto is found in a part of Veracruz called the Huasteca Alta region. This region is in the northern part of the state. It is close to the coast. The town's location helps it serve the nearby communities.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2005 INEGI Census, Tampico Alto had a population of 2,126 people. The INEGI Census is like a big survey. It counts how many people live in different places in Mexico. This helps the government understand the population.
How is Tampico Alto Governed?
As the municipal seat, Tampico Alto is the center of its municipality. A municipality in Mexico is similar to a county or a local district. It has its own local government. The main leader of this government is called the Municipal President. From 2008 to 2010, Salvador Mellado Villalobos was the Municipal President. He was part of the AFV political group.
