Córdoba, Veracruz
Córdoba (founded in 1618) is a city and is the seat of the municipality of the same name in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
The city is composed of 15 barrios, bounded to the north by Ixhuatlán del Café and Tomatlán, and in the south borders with Amatlán de los Reyes and Naranjal. The eastern area abuts Fortin de las Flores and Chocamán and in the western part with Amatlán de los Reyes.
Córdoba has a municipal surface of 226 km2, that represents 0.19% of the whole of the state and 0.0071% of Mexico. Córdoba is divided into 176 localities, the most important are: San José de Tapia, las Flores, Miraflores, Los Naranjos, Brillante Crucero, el Porvenir, San Rafael Caleria, Santa Elena, San Miguelito, San Nicolás.[1]
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Natural geography
Córdoba is located in the center of the state of Veracruz, 18º51'30" North latitude and 96º55'51" longitude West. Córdoba is between the hills of Matlaquiahitl and Tepixtepec. It is situated at an elevation of 817 m.[2] above mean sea level.
Its "climate is semicálido-húmedo" (warm & humid), with an annual average temperature of 19.8°C. There is abundant rainfall in summer and autumn, with little rains in winter.[3]
History
Colonial period
The village of Córdoba was founded in 1618 by the Spanish. It was founded to protect the royal interests from the Yanga's attacks.
Independence
In August 1821, the Mexican revolutionary Agustín de Iturbide and the Spanish viceroy Juan de O'Donojú signed the Treaty of Córdoba here, ratifying the Plan de Iguala and confirming Mexico's independence.
In 1902 Córdoba became the interchange point of the narrow-gauge Córdoba and Huatusco Railroad to Coscomatepec.
Modern times
In 1973 the city was severely damaged by an earthquake.[3]
Economy
The main economic activities are agriculture, ranching, the industry and the trade. The principal agricultural cultures are: sugar cane, coffee, avocado, orange, lemon, rice and some non-traditional cultures as “anturios, heliconias and palma camedor”.
A highway connects Córdoba with the principal port of the State, Veracruz. There is an adequate workforce, with a relatively low annual wage, providing opportunities for hiring for industry.
It is the focal point for the local sugar milling and coffee processing industries. Additionally Córdoba is an important place for marketing and refining tropical fruits.
The medical institutions that grant services of public health are ISSSTE, IMSS, SCSP, Private Hospitals. There is a local Cruz Roja (Red Cross) hospital.
The city has a large number of entertainment centers. Places to play chess, billiards, ballrooms and discothèques. Cordoba has a theatre and three auditoriums, a museum and three libraries.[3]
Transportation
From 1902 to 1953, Córdoba was served by the Córdoba and Huatusco Railroad narrow gauge railroad. The line operated as a unique and scenic 2 ft (610 mm) gauge branch of Ferrocarril Mexicano from 1909 through 1951.
Demographics
With a 2005 census population of 136,237, Córdoba is the fifth-largest city in the state, and also one of the top tourist spots in the region.[2] It is located on Federal Highways 190 and 180. Neighbouring cities are Naranjal, Fortín, Ixtaczoquitlán and Orizaba. The municipality has an area of 139.01 km2 (53.67 sq mi) and a population of 186,623, which includes that of many outlying small communities, the largest of which are San Román and Crucero Nacional.[1]
Notable locations
Some of the most important locations are:
- "Palacio Municipal (City Hall)"
- "Parque 21 de Mayo (Zócalo) (Main Square)"
- "Cordoba´s main square features the traditional Spanish (Roman) style of city architecture: an imposing church on East side, City Hall on the West, and commerce on South and North sides of the square"[3]
Notable residents
Some of the notable residents in Cordoba were:
- Diego Fernández de Córdoba, Marquis of Guadalcázar
- Jorge Cuesta (chemist and writer)
- Alonso Galván, García Arévalo, Diego Rodríguez and Manuel Fernández.[3]
- José García Ocejo (painter of international fame)
- Emilio Carballido (writer and dramatist)
- Rubén Bonifaz Nuño (poet and classical translator)
- Sergio Pitol (writer)
References
- ^ a b "Informacion general". Gobierno del Estado de Veracruz. 2008-02-05. http://portal.veracruz.gob.mx/portal/page?_pageid=1645,4150682&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&ciudad=30044. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
- ^ a b "El INEGI en su entidad Veracruz de Ignacio de la llave". Gobierno del Estado de Veracruz.. 2007-11-07. http://www.inegi.gob.mx/inegi/default.aspx?s=geo&c=&e=30=. Retrieved 2008-01-27.
- ^ a b c d e "Córdoba Veracruz-Méx.". Córdoba.com.mx. 2007-11-07. http://www.cordoba.com.mx/cordo.html. Retrieved 2008-01-27.
- Link to tables of population data from Census of 2005 Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática (INEGI)
- Veracruz Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México, INAFED
- Best, Gerald M. (1968). Mexican Narrow Gauge. Howell-North.
External links
- Official website
- (Spanish) Municipal Official Site
- (Spanish) Municipal Official Information
- BIENVENIDOS AL SITE DE CÓRDOBA, VERACRUZ
- News Homepage of Córdoba, Veracruz
Coordinates: 18°53′39″N 96°56′05″W / 18.89417°N 96.93472°W
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