Tlachichuca (municipality) is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Puebla in south-eastern Mexico.[1] It is the starting point for many climbers wishing to ascend Pico de Orizaba. The municipality covers an area of 459.25 km2. The municipality has a total population of 7,181.
Tlachichuca (municipality) | |
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Municipality and town | |
 Location of the municipality in Puebla | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Puebla |
| Area | |
| • Total | 459.25 km2 (177.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 7,181 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (40/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |