Zacatlán Municipality

Zacatlán Municipality is an administrative division within the state of Puebla in Mexico, covering an area of 512 square kilometers. The division borders eight other townships and extends across shifting elevations with hills and valleys in between.

The area was inhabited by Nahua and Totonac groups during pre-Hispanic times, who settled in scattered communities across the terrain. Over the centuries, a formal administrative structure emerged that now coordinates several towns under a single authority.

Indigenous place names throughout the division recall the early inhabitants, whose descendants still live in villages scattered across the hills. Many families maintain traditions visible in festivals, cooking habits and everyday customs passed through generations.

The division can be reached through several towns, many of which connect via regional roads running through the hills. Visitors can orient themselves using local schools, health centers or municipal facilities scattered throughout the territory.

During the first half of 2024, German firms invested around 744 million US dollars in the region, underscoring the importance of this area for foreign investors. This flow of capital brought new jobs and shifted the economic routine for many local families.

Location: Puebla

Capital city: Zacatlán

Elevation above the sea: 2,000 m

Website: https://zacatlan.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 19.96667,-98.01667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:25