Atlacomulco Municipality

Atlacomulco Municipality encompasses a region of mixed forests, agricultural lands, and mountains within the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt at coordinates 19.8159N, -99.8681W.

The territory came under Spanish control in 1535 when Francisco de Villegas received an encomienda, and in 1537 Spanish families settled in the area.

Indigenous communities, particularly Mazahua speakers, maintain their traditions through language, with over 14,000 residents speaking native languages in the municipality.

The municipality connects to major cities through transportation networks and contains industrial parks, including Atlacomulco 2000, which supports local economic development.

Cedar trees, holm oaks, eucalyptus, ash, strawberry trees, pines, and weeping willows cover twenty percent of the municipal territory.

GPS coordinates: 19.81592,-99.86812

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:20