Filomeno Mata
Municipality in Veracruz, Mexico
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Filomeno Mata is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located in central zone of the state, about 298 km from Xalapa, the state capital. It has a surface of 62.51 km2. It is located at 20°12′N 97°42′W.
Filomeno Mata | |
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  Filomeno Mata Location within Veracruz  Filomeno Mata Location within Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 20°12′N 97°42′W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Government | |
| • Municipal President | Petronila Jerónimo García |
| Area | |
• Total | 62.5 km2 (24.1 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 14 426 |
| • Density | 230.82/km2 (597.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Website | Official Website |
Geography
The municipality of Filomeno Mata is delimited to the north by Coahuitlan, to the north-east by Mecatlán, to the south and to the west by Puebla State.[1]
The weather in Filomeno Mata is warm-medium all year with rains in summer and autumn.
Economy
Culture
In Filomeno Mata, in August takes place the celebration in honor to Santa Rosa de Lima, Patron of the town.[citation needed]