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Moloacán

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Moloacán is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located in the south-east zone of the state, about 456 kilometres (283 mi) from the state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 261.57 square kilometres (100.99 sq mi). It is located at 17°59′N 94°21′W / 17.983°N 94.350°W / 17.983; -94.350.

Geography

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The municipality of Moloacán is delimited to the north by Coatzacoalcos, to the east by Las Choapas, to the south by Minatitlán, and to the west by Ixhuatlán del Sureste.[1]

The weather in Moloacán is hot all year round with rains in summer and autumn.

Economy

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It produces principally maize, beans, rice and orange fruit.

Culture

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In May, a celebration takes place to honor to Santiago Apóstol, patron of the town.

References

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  1. ^ "Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Moloacán" (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Archived from the original on 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
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