Amatlán de los Reyes (municipality)
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Amatlán de los Reyes is a municipality in Veracruz, Mexico
. It is located about 105.63 mi from state capital Xalapa
to the south. It has an area of 148.9 km2. It is located at 18°51′N 96°55′W.
The municipality of Amatlán de los Reyes is delimited to the north by Córdoba and Atoyac, to the east by Atoyac and Yanga, to the south by Cuichapa and to the east by Córdoba,
It produces maize
and beans.
The Temple of the Gentleman of the Sanctuary is located in the town. Its construction dates back to the 18th century. In its main cover they emphasize its fluted pilasters, reliefs of tiara and keys in the spandrels, as well as niches in the interpilasters. The closing is mixtilineal with three medallions to the center with reliefs of an angel, excels the mixtilineal window remetida, surrounded by abundant vegetal decoration.
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. It is located about 105.63 mi from state capital Xalapa
Xalapa
Xalapa-Enríquez, commonly Xalapa or Jalapa, is the capital city of the Mexican state of Veracruz and the name of the surrounding municipality. In the year 2005 census the city reported a population of 387,879 and the municipality of which it serves as municipal seat reported a population of...
to the south. It has an area of 148.9 km2. It is located at 18°51′N 96°55′W.
The municipality of Amatlán de los Reyes is delimited to the north by Córdoba and Atoyac, to the east by Atoyac and Yanga, to the south by Cuichapa and to the east by Córdoba,
It produces maize
Maize
Maize known in many English-speaking countries as corn or mielie/mealie, is a grain domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times. The leafy stalk produces ears which contain seeds called kernels. Though technically a grain, maize kernels are used in cooking as a vegetable...
and beans.
The Temple of the Gentleman of the Sanctuary is located in the town. Its construction dates back to the 18th century. In its main cover they emphasize its fluted pilasters, reliefs of tiara and keys in the spandrels, as well as niches in the interpilasters. The closing is mixtilineal with three medallions to the center with reliefs of an angel, excels the mixtilineal window remetida, surrounded by abundant vegetal decoration.