Tlalnepantla de Baz Municipality

Tlalnepantla de Baz is a municipality in the northeastern part of the State of Mexico, with a western exclave separated by Gustavo A. Madero. The territory covers several districts and industrial zones within the metropolitan area of the capital.

In the 11th century a group led by Xolotl founded the chiefdom of Tenayuca Oztopolco in this region. The area later developed into a major manufacturing hub during Mexico's industrialization.

The name comes from the Náhuatl words tlalli for earth and nepantla for middle, reminding visitors of the area's indigenous past. Today the territory shows a mix of residential neighborhoods and industrial zones that define daily life in this heavily populated part of the capital region.

The area connects well through Mexibús, intercity buses, and Tren Suburbano, making trips across the metropolitan region easier. These transport options link residential and commercial districts throughout the territory.

More than 2700 production facilities make this territory one of Mexico's leading manufacturing centers, with focus on food processing, textiles, and chemicals. The high concentration of factories shapes the economic life of the entire region.

Location: State of Mexico

Inception: December 23, 1978

Capital city: Tlalnepantla

Elevation above the sea: 2,238 m

Website: https://tlalnepantla.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 19.54000,-99.16667

Latest update: December 11, 2025 20:32