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Apaseo el Alto is located in Guanajuato
Apaseo el Alto
Apaseo el Alto
Location in Guanajuato
Apaseo el Alto is located in Mexico
Apaseo el Alto
Apaseo el Alto
Location in Mexico
Country Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico
State  Guanajuato
Area
 • Land 377.42 km2 (145.72 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • 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.

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.

Apaseo el Alto
Apaseo el Alto

Official Website

  • Apaseo el Alto (in Spanish)

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