Isla, Veracruz
Municipality and seat in Veracruz, Mexico
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Isla is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located in the south zone of the state, about 370 km from the state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 714.80 km2. It is located at 18°02′N 95°32′W.
Isla, Veracruz | |
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Municipality and seat | |
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  Location in Veracruz  Isla, Veracruz (Mexico) | |
| Coordinates: 18°02′N 95°32′W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State |  Veracruz |
| Region | Papaloapan Region (Veracruz) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 42,807 |
Etymology
In Spanish, the word "Isla" means "Island".
Geography
The municipality of Isla is delimited to the north by the municipalities of Tlacotalpan and Santiago Tuxtla, to the east by Hueyapan de Ocampo and Juan Rodríguez Clara, to the south by Playa Vicente and to the west by José Azueta.[1]
The weather in Isla is warm all year with rains in summer and autumn.
Products
It produces principally maize, beans, rice, watermelon and pineapple.
Events
In Isla, in May takes place the celebration in honor to Sagrado Corazón, Patron of the town.
