Economy
Xalapa is often called the “Flower Garden of Mexico” and flowers play an important role in the economy. Xalapa is one of the most important places for Coffee production in Mexico due to its ideal climate, and coffee beans are grown on both smallholdings and large estates in the surrounding mountains. The tobacco industry also forms a part of the local economy with the process of producing cigarettes, and the growing of tropical fruits. Processed foods and beverages are also produced in Xalapa.
The municipality has a total surface of 5,261,400 hectares, of which 3,457,363 hectares are seeded for agricultural production. The main agricultural products in the municipality of Xalapa are maize, sugar cane, orange green chili and coffee. Approximately an area of 4,500 hectares is dedicated to cattle ranching, including the rearing of pigs, horses and goat. Bird-raising and avicultural farms have certain importance in Xalapa. Warehouses and factories for making of footwear, clothes, books are also present in Xalapa. In the municipality as of 2005 it had 75 hotels, 223 restaurants and 25 travel agencies.
The supermarket chain Chedraui is based in Xalapa. Employment structure in Xalapa in 2005:
| Industry sector | Typical professions | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Industry | Farming, cattle ranching, hunting and fishing | 4.21 |
| Secondary Industry | Petroleum Mining, extraction and natural gas, manufacturing, industry, electricity, water and construction | 19% |
| Tertiary Industry | Commerce, transport and communications, financial, social and administrative services | 70% |
| Unspecified | – | 2.9% |
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