Rafael Lucio

Rafael Lucio
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
Country Mexico
StateVeracruz
RegionCapital Region
Municipal seat and largest townRafael Lucio
Government
  MayorDamián 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
  Density723/km2 (1,870/sq mi)
  Seat
4,837
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central)
Postal codes
91315
Area code228
Websitewebsite

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 / 19.583; -96.983.

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.