Zempoala, Municipality center in Hidalgo, Mexico.
Zempoala is a locality situated in the mountainous terrain of central Mexico at roughly 2,460 meters elevation, surrounded by mixed forests and agricultural land. The town center serves as a hub where roads from surrounding villages converge and local commerce takes place.
The area was originally inhabited by Toltec peoples before Chichimec groups led by King Xolotl established their rule around 1120. This arrival marked a turning point in how the settlement developed and organized itself.
The name Zempoala originates from Nahuatl words Cempoalli and tlan, reflecting the traditional market system that operated on a twenty-day cycle.
The locality has good coverage of electricity and drainage systems reaching most households. Visitors should prepare for cool mountain temperatures, particularly in early mornings and evenings.
The region experiences temperature variations from 2 degrees Celsius in January to 26 degrees Celsius in May, influencing local agricultural patterns.
Location: Zempoala
Elevation above the sea: 2,461 m
GPS coordinates: 19.91556,-98.67000
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
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