Tlachichuca

Tlachichuca (municipality)
Municipality and town
Location of the municipality in Puebla
Country Mexico
StatePuebla
Area
  Total
459.25 km2 (177.32 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total
7,181
  Density16/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)

Tlachichuca (municipality) is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Puebla in south-eastern Mexico. It is the starting point for many climbers wishing to ascend Pico de Orizaba. The municipality covers an area of 459.25 km2. The municipality has a total population of 7,181.