Sociedad Mexicana de Geografía y Estadística, Research organization in Mexico City, Mexico.
The Sociedad Mexicana de Geografía y Estadística is a research organization in Mexico City that investigates geographic and statistical topics affecting the nation. The group carries out this work through an array of academic divisions working across different regions.
The organization was founded in 1833 and stands as the first geographical society in the Americas and fourth worldwide. It played an important role in introducing the metric system to Mexico during its early years.
The organization maintains 55 specialized academies across Mexican states, fostering local research initiatives and contributing to national demographic understanding.
The organization maintains extensive archives with publications, maps, and data spanning more than a century of research work. Visitors can access these collections for reference and study purposes.
Few know that the society played a key role in measuring and mapping the geographical boundaries of the nation during the 1800s. This work shaped how Mexico understood its own territory for generations.
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