Chinampa de Gorostiza
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History
The municipality was created in 1874 as San Antonio Chinampa. It adopted its current name in 1932 to honour Manuel Eduardo de Gorostiza (1789–1851), a playwright, diplomat and cabinet minister.
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Geography
It is located in the north of the state of Veracruz, about 220 kilometres (137 mi) from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 152.99 square kilometres (59.07 sq mi). It is located at 21°22′N 97°44′W / 21.367°N 97.733°W.
The municipality of Chinampa de Gorostiza is bordered to the south by Tantima and Tuxpam, to the east by Tamiahua and to the north by Tamalín.
Products
It produces principally maize, beans, orange and mango.
Culture
Festivities take place in June in honour of Anthony of Padua, the town's patron saint.