Acajete, Veracruz
Acajete is a municipality located in the central zone in the Mexican state of Veracruz, about 20 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 90.48 km2. It is located at. In the middle of 1586 this village was formed, on one of the adjoining old men of Tlacolulan's dominion. The decree N ° 64 of November 3, 1893, extinguished the municipality of La Hoya, annexing its territory to San Salvador Acajete. On November 5, 1932, the municipal head-board San Salvador Acajete changes the name to Acajete.
Agriculture
It produces principally maize, potatoes, apples, pears, and plums.
Celebrations
In Acajete, a celebration in honor of San Salvador, the Patron of the town, takes place in August. In December, the residents celebrate in honor of Virgen de Guadalupe.
Geography
Acajete Municipality is delimited to the north by Tlacolulan and Las Vigas de Ramírez to the east by Rafael Lucio, to the south by Tlalnelhuayocan and to the west by Perote. It is watered by affluent creeks of the Río Sedeño, which are tributaries of the Actopan. The principal creek is the Pixquiac.
Climate
Despite being in the tropics, due to its high altitude, Acajete features a humid subtropical highland climate.
Demographics
As of 2020, the municipality had a population of 9,701 inhabitants. 20 % resides in the municipal seta of the same name, Mazatepec, Plan de Sedeño and Acocota