Rafael Lucio
Rafael Lucio  | |
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Rafel Lucio main gate  | |
Location in Veracruz  | |
| Coordinates: 19°35′32″N 96°58′55″W / 19.59222°N 96.98194°W | |
| Country | Mexico | 
| State | Veracruz | 
| Region | Capital Region | 
| Municipal seat and largest town | Rafael Lucio | 
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Damián Hernández Hernández (RSP) | 
| Area | |
 • Total  | 11.5 km2 (4.4 sq mi) | 
| Elevation  (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  | 
| Area code | 228 | 
| Website | website | 
Rafael Lucio is a municipality located in the montane central zone of the Mexican state of Veracruz, about 9 km from the state capital 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.
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.