Sierra Negra
Sierra Negra (also, and perhaps more properly, Cerro La Negra) is an extinct volcano located in the Mexican state of Puebla, close to the border with Veracruz. At officially 4,580 metres (15,030 ft) above sea level, it is the fifth-highest peak in Mexico. Sierra Negra is overshadowed by nearby Pico de Orizaba (5,610 m/18,406 ft).
| Sierra Negra | |
|---|---|
Pico de Orizaba and Sierra Negra viewed from the west, near Ciudad Serdán | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,580 m (15,030 ft) |
| Prominence | 540 m (1,770 ft) |
| Coordinates | 18°59′N 97°19′W |
| Geography | |
Sierra Negra Location Sierra Negra Sierra Negra (Mexico) | |
| Location | Chalchicomula de Sesma, Puebla, Mexico |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt |
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