Gutiérrez Zamora

Gutiérrez Zamora is a city in the Mexican state of Veracruz. Gutiérrez Zamora is bordered by Papantla, Tuxpan, Poza Rica and Coatzintla, and it is served by both the railway and Federal Highways 180 and 190.

Gutiérrez Zamora
Gutiérrez Zamora
Location within Mexico
Coordinates: 20°27′N 97°05′W
Country Mexico
StateVeracruz
FoundationJuly 21, 1877
Government
  Municipal PresidentWilman Monje Morales (2018-2021)
Area
  Total233.6 km2 (90.2 sq mi)
Population
  Total24 322
  Density104.12/km2 (269.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
WebsiteOfficial Website

It was named in honour of Manuel Gutiérrez Zamora, a native of the port of Veracruz who served as governor of the state in the mid-19th century.


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