Apizaco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Apizaco
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Top:Apizaco little steam locomotive machine (La Maquinita de Apizaco), Piedra House Museum, Second:Basilica of Santa Maria de la Misericordia (Apizaco Cathedral), Apizaco Bullring (Plaza de toros Apizaco), Bottom:Panoramic view of Apizaco (all item from left to right)
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| Nickname(s):
Spanish: Ciudad Rielera
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Location of the municipality in Tlaxcala.
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State |  Tlaxcala |
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| Foundation | March 01, 1866 | |
| Founded by | William Lloyd | |
| Elevation | 2,424 m (7,953 ft) | |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 81,565 | |
| Demonym(s) | Apizaquense | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) | |
Apizaco is an important city in the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico. It is located near the middle of the state. The city is about a 25-minute drive from Tlaxcala City, the state capital.
Apizaco is a key city because of its location. It's on the main railroad line between Mexico City and the port of Veracruz. The city actually started because of this railroad!
Today, Apizaco is the second most important city in Tlaxcala. It's a big center for business and trade. This is because it sits right in the middle of the road connecting Mexico City and Veracruz.
In 2005, Apizaco city had about 49,459 people living there. The whole area around the city, called the municipality, had 73,097 people. The municipality covers an area of 56.83 square kilometers (about 21.94 square miles). It includes smaller towns like Santa Anita Huiloac and San Luis Apizaquito.
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What's in a Name?
The name "Apizaco" comes from the Nahuatl language. This was the language spoken by the Aztec people. The name combines three words:
- "ātl" (meaning water)
- "pitzāhuac" (meaning thin)
- "co" (meaning place)
So, "Āpitzāco" roughly means "thin water place."
Where is Apizaco?
Apizaco is located in the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico. It's about 25 minutes by car from the state's capital city, Tlaxcala.
Apizaco's Weather
The city has a mild and dry climate. In winter, temperatures can drop below 0°C (32°F). In summer, they can go above 30°C (86°F).
| Climate data for Apizaco (1951–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 29.0 (84.2) |
33.0 (91.4) |
32.1 (89.8) |
34.0 (93.2) |
35.2 (95.4) |
33.0 (91.4) |
30.0 (86.0) |
32.0 (89.6) |
34.0 (93.2) |
33.0 (91.4) |
29.0 (84.2) |
28.0 (82.4) |
35.2 (95.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20.8 (69.4) |
21.9 (71.4) |
24.0 (75.2) |
25.0 (77.0) |
25.0 (77.0) |
23.3 (73.9) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.1 (71.8) |
21.7 (71.1) |
20.9 (69.6) |
22.7 (72.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 10.7 (51.3) |
11.8 (53.2) |
13.9 (57.0) |
15.2 (59.4) |
15.8 (60.4) |
15.6 (60.1) |
15.0 (59.0) |
15.0 (59.0) |
14.9 (58.8) |
13.9 (57.0) |
12.5 (54.5) |
11.1 (52.0) |
13.8 (56.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 0.6 (33.1) |
1.8 (35.2) |
3.7 (38.7) |
5.3 (41.5) |
6.6 (43.9) |
8.0 (46.4) |
7.4 (45.3) |
7.2 (45.0) |
7.5 (45.5) |
5.6 (42.1) |
3.2 (37.8) |
1.4 (34.5) |
4.9 (40.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −9.0 (15.8) |
−8.0 (17.6) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
1.0 (33.8) |
0.0 (32.0) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
−9.0 (15.8) |
−9.0 (15.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 9.4 (0.37) |
9.2 (0.36) |
12.5 (0.49) |
42.0 (1.65) |
87.3 (3.44) |
151.2 (5.95) |
138.7 (5.46) |
135.3 (5.33) |
129.3 (5.09) |
67.7 (2.67) |
17.9 (0.70) |
7.7 (0.30) |
808.2 (31.82) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 6.6 | 11.7 | 15.6 | 16.8 | 16.1 | 14.4 | 7.7 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 98.5 |
| Source: Servicio Meteorologico Nacional | |||||||||||||
Getting Around Apizaco
Apizaco is an important place for travel. The Ferrosur railway line goes right through the city. There are also plans to build a new, larger international airport near Apizaco. This new airport would help reduce air traffic at Mexico City's busy airport.
Learning in Apizaco
Apizaco is home to several universities. These include:
- The Technological Institute of Apizaco (Instituto Tecnológico de Apizaco)
- The University of the Valley of Tlaxcala (Universidad del Valle de Tlaxcala)
See also
In Spanish: Apizaco para niños
