Zozocolco de Hidalgo


Zozocolco de Hidalgo is a municipality located in southern Veracruz, about from state capital, Xalapa. It has a surface area of and is located at. The name comes from the Xoxo-colco, which means “In the potter of clay".

Geography

The municipality of Zozocolco is bordered to the north by Nautla, to the east by Gulf of Mexico, to the south by Juchique de Ferrer and to the west by Misantla.

Agriculture

It produces principally maize, beans and coffee.

Celebrations

Every September, a festival is held to celebrate St Michael, patron of the town, and in December there is a festival held in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Climate

The climate in Zozocolco is warm-humid with an average temperature of, with rains in summer and autumn.