Huixquilucan de Degollado

Huixquilucan de Degollado is a municipal district in the State of Mexico situated at elevation on the outskirts of Mexico City. The area includes residential neighborhoods, open spaces, and sections with varied land use that reflect its nature as an expanding administrative region.

The area was officially designated as Villa de Degollado in 1875 and established as the administrative center of the Huixquilucan district. This founding moment set the course for its development as a key administrative zone near Mexico City.

The name Huixquilucan comes from Nahuatl words describing a place where edible thistles once thrived in abundance. These plants shaped how people used and understood the land for generations.

The area combines urban neighborhoods with more open sections, accessible from Mexico City through several routes. Weather is generally cool year-round due to the elevation, though the drier months offer more comfortable conditions for exploring.

The area contains remnants of four pre-Hispanic cultures: the Otomi, Tepanec, Mexica, and Acolhua peoples, each shaping the land before Spanish arrival. This cultural layering appears in place names, traditional practices, and how the landscape was historically organized.

Location: State of Mexico

Capital city: Huixquilucan

Elevation above the sea: 2,726 m

Website: http://huixquilucan.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 19.35000,-99.35000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:39