Ciudad López Mateos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ciudad López Mateos
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View of Atizapan
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 Ciudad López Mateos
Location in State of Mexico
Ciudad López Mateos
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State |  State of Mexico
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| Region | Tlalnepantla |
| Municipality | Atizapán de Zaragoza |
| Metro area | Greater Mexico City |
| Municipal Status | September 3, 1874 |
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| • Total | 91.07 km2 (35.16 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.31 km2 (0.12 sq mi) |
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2,280 m (7,480 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 489,937 |
| • City | 489,160 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (US Central)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) |
| Postal code (of seat) |
52975
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| Area code(s) | 55 |
| Demonym | Atizapense |
Ciudad López Mateos is a city in the State of Mexico, Mexico. Most people just call it "Atizapán." It is the main town of the municipality called Atizapán de Zaragoza.
The city used to be named San Francisco Atizapán. Its official name was changed to honor former president Adolfo López Mateos. He was born in this very town. Even with the new name, many still use the old one, Atizapán.
In 2010, about 489,160 people lived here. This makes it the seventh-largest city in the state. It is also home to a fancy neighborhood called Zona Esmeralda. A special building, a mausoleum, was built in downtown Atizapán de Zaragoza for President López Mateos.
Geography of Atizapán
Atizapán has three rivers that flow through it. These are the Tlalnepatla River, San Javier River, and Moritas River. All of them are located in the northern part of the municipality.
Near the border with Naucalpan, you'll find the Madin Dam. This dam helps provide water to the northwest part of the larger Mexico City area.
Several smaller streams also cross Atizapán. Some of these include "La Bolsa," La Herradura, "El Tecojote," and "El Xhinte." The main hills in the area are Biznaga Hill, Atlaco Hill, La Condesa Hill, and Grande Hill.
Getting Around Atizapán
Atizapán does not have stations for Mexico City's main transportation systems. However, many bus lines pass through the city. These buses mainly go to the north, center, and southwest parts of Mexico City.
Long ago, in the early 1900s, a train line called "Montealto" ended in Atizapán.
In the northern part of Atizapán, there is a small airport. It is not used much because no airlines operate from there.
A highway also runs through Atizapán. This highway connects Atizapán to Toluca, which is the capital city of the State of Mexico. It also links to areas like Interlomas, Santa Fe, and Herradura. Plus, it connects to the Mexico-Querétaro highway.
More recently, a new elevated highway called "Viaducto Bicentenario" was built. This project helps connect Atizapán to inner Mexico City. It was built to celebrate 200 years of Mexico's independence.
Education in Atizapán
Atizapán is home to several schools. The Esmeralda campus of Escuela Sierra Nevada is located here. This school serves students in preschool and elementary school.
Another school, Green Hills School, has its South Campus in Atizapán.
See also
In Spanish: Ciudad López Mateos para niños
