Villa Aldama
Villa Aldama | |
|---|---|
Municipality and town | |
| Coordinates: 19°39′N 97°14′W / 19.650°N 97.233°W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Veracruz |
| Area | |
• Total | 78.96 km2 (30.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
• Total | 9,573 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
Villa Aldama is a municipality located in the central zone in the Mexican state of Veracruz, about 33 km from the state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 78.96 km2. It is located at 19°39′N 97°14′W / 19.650°N 97.233°W. The municipality takes this name in honor of Don Juan Aldama, who was one of the revolutionary commanders in the Mexican War of Independence.