Pueblo Viejo, Administrative division in Veracruz, Mexico
Pueblo Viejo is an administrative division in Veracruz situated between the Gulf of Mexico and Tamaulipas state. It comprises multiple towns and neighborhoods, with Ciudad Cuauhtémoc functioning as the main municipal center.
The administrative area was established as part of Veracruz state and developed through settlement of multiple communities over time. The establishment of Ciudad Cuauhtémoc as the municipal center shaped the region's organization.
The population includes 553 residents who maintain their indigenous heritage through the practice of speaking Nahuatl, preserving traditional linguistic elements.
The area sits at low elevation near the coast, making it generally accessible by road and vehicle. Multiple adjoining settlements share postal codes and basic services, so getting around between them is straightforward.
Located at an elevation of 10 meters above sea level, Pueblo Viejo encompasses the towns of Benito Juárez and Anáhuac, each with populations exceeding 13,000 residents.
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