Azcapotzalco

Azcapotzalco (Classical Nahuatl: Āzcapōtzalco Nahuatl pronunciation: [aːskapoːˈt͡saɬko] , Spanish pronunciation: [askapoˈtsalko] , from āzcapōtzalli “anthill” + -co “place”; literally, “In the place of the anthills”) is a borough (demarcación territorial) in Mexico City. Azcapotzalco is in the northwestern part of Mexico City.

Azcapotzalco
Top: Azcapotzalco Avenue; Middle: Santa María Malinalco Chapel, Independence Heroes Monument; Bottom: Tézomoc Park, Azcapotzalco Culture House
Azcapotzalco within Mexico City
Coordinates: 19°28′20″N 99°11′00″W
CountryMexico
Federal entityMexico City
Established1928
Named forAncient Tepanec city
SeatAv. Castilla Oriente s/n esq. 22 de Febrero
Government
  MayorMargarita Saldaña Márquez (PAN)
Area
  Total33.69 km2 (13.01 sq mi)
Elevation
2,252 m (7,388 ft)
Population
 (2020).
  Total432,205
  Density13,000/km2 (33,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)
Postal codes
02000–02999
Area code55
HDI (2020) 0.834 Very High
Website

The town began in the pre-Hispanic era and was the seat of the Tepanec dominion until the Aztec Triple Alliance overthrew it. After that it was a rural farming area becoming part of the Federal District of Mexico City in the mid-19th century. In the 20th century the area was engulfed by the urban sprawl of Mexico City. Today it is 100% urbanized and is a center of industry.

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