Pajapan is a municipality and city in Veracruz, Mexico. It is located in south zone of the State of Veracruz, about 496 km (308 mi) from the state capital of Xalapa. It has a surface of 305.98 km2 (118.14 sq mi), and is located at 18°16′N 94°41′W / 18.267°N 94.683°W.