Coacoatzintla is a city located in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is situated within a municipality in the mountainous central zone of the state, positioned at the geographic coordinates 19°39′N 96°56′W.
The city covers a surface area of 43.9 km2 and is located approximately 11.5 km from Xalapa, which serves as the capital of Veracruz.