Villa del Carbón Municipality

The territory extends across 307 square kilometers of mountainous terrain with pine forests, rivers, and water reservoirs at 2,600 meters above sea level.

The region started as Nñontle, a Nahua and Otomi settlement in 200 BCE, serving as part of the Chiapan territories under Aztec control.

Local artisans craft leather products including boots, jackets, bags, and belts, while textile makers produce wool garments such as scarves and sweaters.

The municipality includes 58 communities with numerous camping areas, water sports facilities, and fishing spots near the Taxhimay reservoir.

The region earned its name from its former status as a primary supplier of charcoal during the colonial period of Mexico.

Location: State of Mexico

Inception: 1714

Capital city: Villa del Carbón

Elevation above the sea: 2,600 m

Website: http://villadelcarbon.gob.mx/Official

GPS coordinates: 19.72722,-99.50833

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:38