Paso del Correo, Veracruz

Paso Del Correo
Town
Paso Del Correo
Paso Del Correo

Location in Mexico

Coordinates: 20°26′52″N 97°19′12″W / 20.44778°N 97.32000°W / 20.44778; -97.32000Coordinates: 20°26′52″N 97°19′12″W / 20.44778°N 97.32000°W / 20.44778; -97.32000
Country Mexico
State Veracruz
Founded 13th century
Town status 1880
Area
  Total 1,199.26 km2 (463.04 sq mi)
Elevation (of seat) 180 m (590 ft)
Population (2005) Belongs to the municipality of Papantla, Veracruz
   Population
   1,240
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
Postal code (of seat) 93400
Website (Spanish) municipiopapantla.gob.mx

Paso del Correo is a town southeast of Papantla, Veracruz. Its population is 1240 people. It is also a part of the municipality of Papantla. This used to be part of the Totonac civilization, but in 2011 only 154 people have indigenous roots. The town is very small, with only 292 living units. Many kids do not get a good education since they become farmers at a very early age. The weather in Paso Del Correo is hot, warm, and tropical throughout the year. It is to the southwest of the Rio Tecolutla.


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