Chimalhuacán, Urban center in Estado de México, Mexico.
Chimalhuacán is a city in the eastern part of Estado de México that borders Mexico City's metropolitan area. The town sits at an elevation of roughly 7350 feet (2240 meters) and is home to more than 700,000 residents living in a densely populated zone.
The settlement was founded in 1259 by three chiefs from Tula and Culhuacán who established a new center in the region. In 1431 the town joined the Aztec Triple Alliance before Spanish forces arrived and reshaped the area.
The name comes from Nahuatl and means „place of those who carry shields
The town connects to the capital through main roads and local bus lines run into central Mexico City. Nearly all households have electricity and basic services, making it easy to find amenities during a visit.
A 60-meter-tall steel sculpture called Guerrero Chimalli marks the entrance to the town and stands next to Plaza Estado de Mexico Chimalhuacán. The monument depicts a warrior holding a shield and serves as a landmark for visitors in the area.
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