Almoloya, Hidalgo
Almoloya is one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, in central-eastern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at Almoloya. The municipality covers an area of 282.7 km².
Almoloya | |
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Municipality | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location in the Mexican state of Hidalgo | |
Almoloya Location in Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 19°42′N 98°24′W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Hidalgo |
| Municipal seat | Almoloya |
| Area | |
| • Total | 282.7 km2 (109.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 10,638 |
As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 10,638.
During the colonial period Almoloya was part of the corregimiento of Apa y Tepeapulco. The church of Concepcion Almoloya was established by 1697.
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