Huitzuco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Huitzuco
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Municipal seat and city
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 Huitzuco
Location in Guerrero
Huitzuco
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Guerrero |
| Municipality | Huitzuco de los Figueroa |
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| • Total | 16,025 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Zona Centro) |
Huitzuco is a city in the Mexican state of Guerrero. It is the main town, also known as the municipal seat, of the larger area called Huitzuco de los Figueroa. This means it's where the local government for the municipality is located.
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Understanding Huitzuco's Name
The name Huitzuco has an interesting meaning. Experts have studied its origins.
What Does Huitzuco Mean?
Dr. Gutierre Tibón, a well-known scholar, explains that the name comes from the Nahuatl language. Nahuatl was spoken by the Aztec people and is still spoken today in parts of Mexico.
- The word huitzilizo in Nahuatl means "thorns."
- The ending co means "place of."
So, Huitzuco means "Place of Thorns." This name makes sense because the area used to be covered with thorny plants like huisache.
History of Huitzuco
Huitzuco was founded a long time ago. It began as a settlement in the early 1800s.
When Was Huitzuco Founded?
The city of Huitzuco was established in the early 19th century. This means it started to become a town or city around the years 1800 to 1830. Over time, it grew into the important municipal seat it is today.
See also
In Spanish: Ciudad de Huitzuco para niños
