Jesús Carranza, Veracruz

Jesus Carranza Municipality is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. The town has an area of 486.32 kilometers squared. It represents about 0.67 percent of the state. Jesus Carranza borders the State of Oaxaca to its west. It is located 435 kilometers from the state capital of Veracruz, Xalapa. Jesus Carranza Municipality governs the communities of Jesus Carranza, Suchilapan River, Col. Nuevo Morelos, El Tepache and Coapiloloyita.

Jesus Carranza
Municipality
Coordinates: 17°26′07″N 95°01′58″W
Country Mexico
StateState of Veracruz
Municipal Status1879
Government
  Municipal PresidentLeobardo Benítez Osorio (1998-2000)
Elevation
(of seat)
24 m (79 ft)
Population
 (2000) Municipality
  Municipality25,513
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (US Central))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central)
Postal code (of seat)
96950
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