Hueypoxtla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hueypoxtla
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Centre of Hueypoxtla
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 Hueypoxtla
Location in State of Mexico
Hueypoxtla
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State | State of Mexico | |
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| • Total | 80.34 km2 (31.02 sq mi) | |
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| • Total | 3,989 | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) | |
| Website | https://www.hueypoxtla.gob.mx/ | |
Hueypoxtla is a small town located in the State of Mexico in Mexico. It's also known as Villa de San Bartolomé Hueypoxtla. This town is the main center for the area around it, called the Hueypoxtla municipality. In 2010, about 3,989 people lived there.
The name Hueypoxtla comes from the Nahuatl language. This was the language spoken by the Aztec people. The name means "place of great merchants." This suggests that Hueypoxtla was once an important trading spot.
Important Recovery in Hueypoxtla
In December 2013, something very important was found in Hueypoxtla. A special item called a cobalt-60 source had been taken from a truck a few days earlier. This truck was on its way to a safe storage place for old medical equipment.
How the Source Was Found
The cobalt-60 source was found in an empty lot in Hueypoxtla. It had been taken out of its protective case. Police and military teams quickly set up a safety zone around the area. This was to make sure everyone stayed safe.
Safety Measures Taken
To keep people safe, classes were stopped for two days at a nearby kindergarten. This school was named after Marie Curie, a famous scientist. The authorities worked to make sure the area was secure. The cobalt-60 source was then safely recovered.
See also
In Spanish: Hueypoxtla para niños
