Pajapan


Pajapan is a municipality and city in Veracruz, Mexico. It is located in south zone of the State of Veracruz, about from the state capital of Xalapa. It has a surface of, and is located at.

Geographic limits

The municipality of Pajapan is delimited to the north by Mecayapan to the east by the Gulf of Mexico and Coatzacoalcos, to the south by Chinameca and Cosoleacaque and to the west by Mecayapan. By decree of June 22, 1889, the limits were established between the municipalities of Mecayapan and Pajapan. By a decree of October 6, 1898, Pajapan was annexed as a community within the municipality of Minzapan.

Agriculture

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

Celebrations

In Pajapan, in May takes place the celebration in honor to San Juan de Dios, Patron of the town.

Weather

The weather in Pajapan is warm all year with rains in summer and autumn.