# Rafael Lucio

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Municipality in Veracruz, Mexico

Rafael Lucio Municipality Rafel Lucio main gate Location in Veracruz Rafael Lucio Location in Mexico Coordinates: 19°35′32″N 96°58′55″W / 19.59222°N 96.98194°W / 19.59222; -96.98194[1] Country Mexico State Veracruz Region Capital Region Municipal seat and largest town Rafael Lucio Government • Mayor Damián Hernández Hernández (RSP) Area [2] • Total 11.5 km2 (4.4 sq mi) Elevation [1] (of seat) 1,600 m (5,200 ft) Population (2020) • Total 8,343 • Density 723/km2 (1,870/sq mi) • Seat 4,837 Time zone UTC-6 (Central) • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (Central) Postal codes 91315[3] Area code 228 Website website

**Rafael Lucio** is a [municipality](/source/Municipalities_of_Veracruz) located in the montane central zone of the [Mexican](/source/Mexico) [state](/source/List_of_states_of_Mexico) of [Veracruz](/source/Veracruz), about 9 km from the state capital [Xalapa](/source/Xalapa). It has a surface of 24.68 km2. It is located at [19°35′N 96°59′W / 19.583°N 96.983°W / 19.583; -96.983](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Rafael_Lucio&params=19_35_N_96_59_W_).

By Decree of November 5, 1932 Rafael Lucio's municipality and the head-board is created they are named Rafael Lucio, in honor of the illustrious doctor of Xalapa.

## Geography

The municipality of Rafael Lucio is delimited to the north by [Tlacolulan](/source/Tlacolulan) and [Jilotepec](/source/Jilotepec%2C_Veracruz), to the southeast by [Banderilla](/source/Banderilla%2C_Veracruz), to the south by [Tlalnelhuayocan](/source/Tlalnelhuayocan) and to the west by [Tres Valles](/source/Tres_Valles).[4] It is watered by small tributaries of the [Actopan River](/source/Actopan_River).

The weather in Rafael Lucio is cold and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.

## Demographics

‹ The [template](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Template) *[Historical populations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Historical_populations)* is being [considered for merging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Templates_for_discussion/Log/2026_June_24#Template:Infobox_demographics). ›

Historical population Year Pop. ±% 1995 4,657 — 2000 5,342 +14.7% 2005 5,966 +11.7% 2010 7,023 +17.7% 2015 8,068 +14.9% 2020 8,343 +3.4% [5]

In 2020, Rafael Lucio recorded population of 8,343 inhabitantes in 17 localities.[5] Rafael Lucio, the municipal seat, it's the only one classified as urban, with a population of 4,837 hab. Other localities include Piletas (1,498 hab.), Teapan (725 hab.) and Tres de Mayo (258 hab.).[5]

## Agriculture

It produces principally [maize](/source/Maize).

## Celebrations

In September the celebration honoring San Miguel Archangel, patron of the town, takes place, and in December there occurs the celebration in honor of [Virgin of Guadalupe](/source/Virgin_of_Guadalupe).

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-snim_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-snim_1-1) ["Sistema Nacional de Información Municipal"](http://www.snim.rami.gob.mx/) (in Spanish). [SEGOB](/source/SEGOB). 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-infocard_2-0)** ["Jilotepec: Datos generales"](http://www.microrregiones.gob.mx/zap/datGenerales.aspx?entra=nacion&ent=30&mun=093). *Cédulas de información municipal* (in Spanish). [SEDESOL](/source/SEDESOL). 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Consulta Códigos Postales"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141014220621/http://www.correosdemexico.gob.mx/ServiciosLinea/Paginas/ccpostales.aspx). *Catálogo Nacional de Códigos Postales*. [Mexican Postal Service](/source/Correos_de_M%C3%A9xico). 23 February 2018. Archived from [the original](http://www.correosdemexico.gob.mx/ServiciosLinea/Paginas/ccpostales.aspx) on 14 October 2014. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-e-local_4-0)** ["Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México: Rafael Lucio"](http://www.e-local.gob.mx/work/templates/enciclo/veracruz/municipios/30136a.htm) (in Spanish). Gobierno Estatal. Retrieved 2009-06-12.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-2020CENSUSRAFAELLUCIO_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-2020CENSUSRAFAELLUCIO_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-2020CENSUSRAFAELLUCIO_5-2) [Rafael Lucio 2020 CENSUS](http://ceieg.veracruz.gob.mx/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2022/09/Rafael-Lucio.CM_.Ver_.2022.4.pdf)

## External links

- (in Spanish) [Municipal Official webpage](https://web.archive.org/web/20010220170219/http://www.rafaellucio.gob.mx/)

- (in Spanish) [Municipal Official Information](http://portal.veracruz.gob.mx/portal/page?_pageid=153,4493464&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&municipio=rafaellucio.pdf)

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