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Juchitepec (Xochiltepetl) was founded |
Juchitepec (Xochiltepetl) was founded in 1381 by a ruler named Acamapixtli. In pre-Hispanic times, the [[Olmec]] lived in the zone. Juchitepec was one of the first places conquered by the Spanish because it was on the route [[Hernán Cortés]] took when he arrived. On July 3, 1531 a decree was written which defined Juchitepec's eight districts: Cuautzozongo, Calayuco, Zancalco, Oacalco, Tetlancheo, Tepepatlacher, Tlacotlapilco and Tlacaelcalpam. On May 2, 1880, Juchitepec was elevated to the rank of town. The [[Mexican Revolution]] impacted Juchitepec because in 1911 some of the first Zapatista groups entered and demanded money from the rich. In<!--the latest--> 1917 Juchitepec returned to tranquility. Some years later Juchitepec attained [[infrastructure]] like [[plumbing]] and [[electricity]]. Today there is a library and a cultural center.<ref name="encmuc"/> |
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Revision as of 08:25, 30 September 2010
Juchitepec | |
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Municipality and town | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Mexico (state) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 149.56 km2 (57.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 21,017 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
Juchitepec is a town and municipality in Mexico State in central Mexico. Juchitepec means “Hill of the Flowers” in Nahuatl. The municipality covers an area of 149.56 km². It has one major community outside of the seat called San Matias Cuijingo. The muncipality is located at the southwest of the state, and borders the municipalities of Chalco de Díaz Covarrubias, Tenango del Aire, Tepetlixpa, Amecameca, Ozumba and Ayapango, with the state of Morelos to the south and Mexico City to the west. A large part of the population is employed in commerce. Other major economic activities include agriculture and livestock. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 21,017.[1]
History
Juchitepec (Xochiltepetl) was founded in 1381 by a ruler named Acamapixtli. In pre-Hispanic times, the Olmec lived in the zone. Juchitepec was one of the first places conquered by the Spanish because it was on the route Hernán Cortés took when he arrived. On July 3, 1531 a decree was written which defined Juchitepec's eight districts: Cuautzozongo, Calayuco, Zancalco, Oacalco, Tetlancheo, Tepepatlacher, Tlacotlapilco and Tlacaelcalpam. On May 2, 1880, Juchitepec was elevated to the rank of town. The Mexican Revolution impacted Juchitepec because in 1911 some of the first Zapatista groups entered and demanded money from the rich. In 1917 Juchitepec returned to tranquility. Some years later Juchitepec attained infrastructure like plumbing and electricity. Today there is a library and a cultural center.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Juchitepec". Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. Retrieved June 6, 2009.
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