Tecámac Municipality

Tecámac is an administrative division in northeastern State of Mexico covering territory at 2274 meters elevation. The area encompasses several settlements with residential neighborhoods, schools, and health centers linked by roads and public transport.

The creation as a separate administrative unit took place on September 12, 1825 following political reforms of the early Mexican republic. This decision granted the territory its own local government and administrative autonomy within the state.

The name comes from náhuatl roots combining "tetl" for stone with "calli" for house. Visitors today see residential districts with market squares and churches where neighbors gather for shopping and worship services.

Access runs through federal highways reachable from Mexico City and other state cities. Bus lines operate regularly between the different settlements, connecting residents with workplaces and services.

Ojo de Agua stands as the largest residential settlement within municipal boundaries despite not serving as the administrative seat. This characteristic makes it the largest locality in Mexico without official status as a municipal capital.

Location: State of Mexico

Inception: September 12, 1825

Capital city: Tecámac de Felipe Villanueva

Elevation above the sea: 2,274 m

Website: http://tecamac.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 19.70000,-98.96667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:20