Teoloyucan, Mexico State
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Teoloyucan is a city and municipality
located in Mexico State, Mexico
. It lies 45 km (28 mi) north of the Federal District (Distrito Federal)
in the northeastern part of the state of México, and is part of the Greater Mexico City
urban area. During the colonial period the area's name had a number of variations, including Teohuilloyocan, Teohuilloyucan, Theoloyucan, Teoloyucan Coaquileque and Tehuilloyocan. The name comes from Náhuatl
meaning place of glass or place of crystal rock.
conquered this area, meaning it existed prior to 1436, probably owing its importance to its proximity to Cuauhtitlan. After the Spanish Conquest, in 1565, the area and its people were entrusted to Alonso de Ávila Alvarado. The Franciscans came a year later to evangelize. In 1570 the town was described as having four principal districts divided into 8 neighborhoods each, indicating the area was already well-organized with a population of over 1,000 people, half of whom were Mexica
and the other half Otomi
. The population of the city as of 2005 was 54,202.
The city has two notable churches from the 17th century, the Church of Santa Cruz and the Church of San Juan. There are also plans to establish the Museo Comunitario de Teoloyucan (Community Museum of Teoloyucan). The city's patron saint is San Antonio de Padua.
The Magnetic Observatory of Teoloyucan was originally established in the School of Mining in Mexico City in the 18th century by Antonio Alzate and Alejandro von Humbolt. In 1903, it was moved to Cuajimalpa
then again to its current location in 1911 due to the development of the Mexico City
metropolitan area. It was originally located in the town's municipal palace but when this building was remodeled in 1978, the observatory again moved to its current location next to the municipal cemetery at the town's edge.
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The municipality was created shortly after the end of the Mexican War of Independence
in 1821 and in the same year as the creation of the State of Mexico in 1825. The municipality borders with the municipalities of Coyotepec
, Zumpango, Cuautitlán Izcalli
, Cuautitlán
, Melchor Ocampo
, Jaltenco
, Nextlalpan
, Coyotepec
and Tepotzotlán
. It has a territory of 31.52 km².nako
While agriculture and livestock raising are still important economic activities, industrialization has begun in this area. Among the producted manufactured are: packaged food, textiles, paper products, petroleum and plastic products, as well as machinery and metal parts.
nuevo presidente :Gerardo Liceaga 2009-2012
Municipalities of Mexico
Municipalities are the second-level administrative division in Mexico . There are 2,438 municipalities in Mexico, making the average municipality population 45,616...
located in Mexico State, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. It lies 45 km (28 mi) north of the Federal District (Distrito Federal)
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
in the northeastern part of the state of México, and is part of the Greater Mexico City
Greater Mexico City
Greater Mexico City refers to the conurbation around Mexico City, officially called Mexico City Metropolitan Area , constituted by the Federal District—itself composed of 16 boroughs—and 41 adjacent municipalities of the states of Mexico and Hidalgo...
urban area. During the colonial period the area's name had a number of variations, including Teohuilloyocan, Teohuilloyucan, Theoloyucan, Teoloyucan Coaquileque and Tehuilloyocan. The name comes from Náhuatl
Nahuatl
Nahuatl is thought to mean "a good, clear sound" This language name has several spellings, among them náhuatl , Naoatl, Nauatl, Nahuatl, Nawatl. In a back formation from the name of the language, the ethnic group of Nahuatl speakers are called Nahua...
meaning place of glass or place of crystal rock.
The city
According to the Mendocino Codex, the settlement is mentioned as ItzcoatlItzcóatl
Itzcoatl was the fourth emperor of the Aztecs, ruling from 1427 to 1440, the period when the Mexica threw off the domination of the Tepanecs and laid the foundations for the eventual Aztec Empire.- Biography :...
conquered this area, meaning it existed prior to 1436, probably owing its importance to its proximity to Cuauhtitlan. After the Spanish Conquest, in 1565, the area and its people were entrusted to Alonso de Ávila Alvarado. The Franciscans came a year later to evangelize. In 1570 the town was described as having four principal districts divided into 8 neighborhoods each, indicating the area was already well-organized with a population of over 1,000 people, half of whom were Mexica
Mexica
The Mexica were a pre-Columbian people of central Mexico.Mexica may also refer to:*Mexica , a board game designed by Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling*Mexica , a 2005 novel by Norman Spinrad...
and the other half Otomi
Otomi people
The Otomi people . Smaller Otomi populations exist in the states of Puebla, Mexico, Tlaxcala, Michoacán and Guanajuato. The Otomi language belonging to the Oto-Pamean branch of the Oto-Manguean language family is spoken in many different varieties some of which are not mutually intelligible.One of...
. The population of the city as of 2005 was 54,202.
The city has two notable churches from the 17th century, the Church of Santa Cruz and the Church of San Juan. There are also plans to establish the Museo Comunitario de Teoloyucan (Community Museum of Teoloyucan). The city's patron saint is San Antonio de Padua.
The Magnetic Observatory of Teoloyucan was originally established in the School of Mining in Mexico City in the 18th century by Antonio Alzate and Alejandro von Humbolt. In 1903, it was moved to Cuajimalpa
Cuajimalpa
Cuajimalpa de Morelos is one of the 16 boroughs of Mexico City. Its name comes from the indigenous expression "over sticks of wood"...
then again to its current location in 1911 due to the development of the Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
metropolitan area. It was originally located in the town's municipal palace but when this building was remodeled in 1978, the observatory again moved to its current location next to the municipal cemetery at the town's edge.
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The municipality
As municipal seat, the city of Teoloyucan has governing jurisdiction over the following communities: San Bartolo, San Sebastián, Santa Cruz del Monte, Colonia Santo Tomás, El Ramal (Las Ladrilleras), Santa María Caliacac, Barrio Tlatenco, San José del Puente, Barrio la Tecla, Lumbrera II, Rancho San Ramón, Rancho el Mecate, Rancho Canta Ranas, and Granja Palomas (Granja Chavira). The total population of the municipality in 2005 was 73,696.The municipality was created shortly after the end of the Mexican War of Independence
Mexican War of Independence
The Mexican War of Independence was an armed conflict between the people of Mexico and the Spanish colonial authorities which started on 16 September 1810. The movement, which became known as the Mexican War of Independence, was led by Mexican-born Spaniards, Mestizos and Amerindians who sought...
in 1821 and in the same year as the creation of the State of Mexico in 1825. The municipality borders with the municipalities of Coyotepec
Coyotepec
Coyotepec is a town and municipality in Mexico State in Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 12.30 km².As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 39,341....
, Zumpango, Cuautitlán Izcalli
Cuautitlán Izcalli
Cuautitlán Izcalli is a city and municipality in Mexico State, Mexico. The name comes from Náhuatl and means 'your house between the trees.' -City and municipal seat:...
, Cuautitlán
Cuautitlán
Cuautitlán is a city and municipality in the State of Mexico, just north of the northern tip of the Federal District within the Greater Mexico City urban area. The city has engulfed most of the municipality, making the two synonymous...
, Melchor Ocampo
Melchor Ocampo
Melchor Ocampo was a Mexican lawyer, scientist, and liberal politician.His home state was renamed Michoacán de Ocampo in his honour.-Studies:...
, Jaltenco
Jaltenco
Jaltenco is a town and municipality in Mexico State in Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 3.3 km².As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 26,359....
, Nextlalpan
Nextlalpan
Nextlalpan is a town and municipality in Mexico State in Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 42.49 km².As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 22,507....
, Coyotepec
Coyotepec
Coyotepec is a town and municipality in Mexico State in Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 12.30 km².As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 39,341....
and Tepotzotlán
Tepotzotlán
Tepotzotlán is a city and a municipality in the Mexico state of Mexico. It is located 115 km northeast of Mexico City about a 45-minute drive along the Mexico City-Querétaro at marker number 41. In Aztec times, the area was the center of a dominion that negotiated to keep most of its...
. It has a territory of 31.52 km².nako
While agriculture and livestock raising are still important economic activities, industrialization has begun in this area. Among the producted manufactured are: packaged food, textiles, paper products, petroleum and plastic products, as well as machinery and metal parts.
nuevo presidente :Gerardo Liceaga 2009-2012