Saltabarranca is a municipality located in the south zone of the Mexican state of Veracruz, about 180 kilometres (110 mi) from the state capital Xalapa. It has an area of 91.3 km² (35.3 sq mi). It is located at 18°22′N 95°48′W / 18.367°N 95.800°W / 18.367; -95.800.

The origin of the name of this existing municipality is not known from the creation of the State of Veracruz (1824).^{[citation needed]}

Geography

The municipality of Saltabarranca is delimited to the north by Lerdo de Tejada to the east by Angel R. Cabada, to the south and west by Tlacotalpan.^[1] There is watered by the rivers San Juan, Ingenio and others, which are tributaries of the Papaloapan river, being outlined the renowned San Agustín and the Tecolapan.

The weather in Saltabarranca is warm and wet all year with rains in summer and autumn.

Agriculture

It produces principally maize, beans, sugarcane, watermelon and green chile.

Celebrations

In Saltabarranca, in May takes place the celebration in honor to Virgen de la Concepción, Patron of the town, and in December takes place the celebration in honor to Virgen de Guadalupe.