Jalacingo is a municipality located in the central region of the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is situated within an area known as the Capital and lies on the border with the state of Puebla.
The city itself sits at an elevation of 1,860 meters above sea level, while the broader municipality features a varied topography with heights ranging from 600 to 2,900 meters. Its geographic coordinates are 19°36'N 97°13'W.