Apaseo el Alto facts for kids
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Apaseo el Alto
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 Apaseo el Alto
Location in Guanajuato
Apaseo el Alto
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State |  Guanajuato |
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| • Land | 377.42 km2 (145.72 sq mi) | |
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| • Total | 64,443 | |
| Website | [1] (in Spanish) | |
Apaseo el Alto is a vibrant city and a special kind of local government area, called a municipality, in Guanajuato, a state in Mexico. It's like a small country within a state! This area covers about 491.81 square kilometers. That's about 1.6% of the whole state of Guanajuato.
Apaseo el Alto shares its borders with several other places. To the north, it's next to Apaseo el Grande. To the east, it borders the state of Querétaro. To the south, you'll find Jerécuaro and Tarimoro. And to the northwest, it's close to Celaya. In 2005, about 56,817 people lived in the municipality.
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Apaseo el Alto: A City in Mexico
Apaseo el Alto is a fascinating place with a rich history. It's known for its unique culture and friendly communities. The city is a hub for many smaller towns and villages nearby.
A Look Back in Time: History
Long, long ago, even before Europeans arrived in Mexico, the area of Apaseo was called Apatzeo. The Otomí people lived here. They called it Atlayahualco, which means "place where water flows." This name tells us that water was very important to the people living there.
Who Leads Apaseo el Alto?
The person in charge of Apaseo el Alto and its many communities is called the municipal president. This leader helps manage the city and its services. Some of the smaller communities include San Juan del Llanito and San Bartolo. Dr. Miguel Ángel Sánchez Escutia was once the municipal president.
Official Website
- Apaseo el Alto (in Spanish)
See also
In Spanish: Apaseo el Alto para niños
