Ojo de Agua, Tecámac facts for kids

Ojo de Agua is a very large community in the State of Mexico, Mexico. It's like a big neighborhood or town, but it's not the main town (called the municipal seat) of its local government area, which is the Tecámac municipality.

Ojo de Agua is located in the northeastern part of the State of Mexico. It's northeast of Mexico City and is part of the huge urban area around Mexico City. Imagine it as one of the many important places that make up the bigger city region.

In 2010, about 242,272 people lived in Ojo de Agua. That was a big part of Tecámac's total population! It's actually the largest community in Mexico that isn't a municipal seat. The actual municipal seat for Tecámac is a town called Tecámac de Felipe Villanueva.

Ojo de Agua is quite high up, located at about 2,248 meters (or 7,375 feet) above sea level. That's higher than many mountains in other parts of the world!

About Ojo de Agua

Ojo de Agua is a special place because it's so big, but it's not the official center of its local government. Think of it as a very important part of the Tecámac area. It has many homes, schools, and businesses, making it a busy and lively community for its residents.

Where is Ojo de Agua located?

Ojo de Agua is found in the State of Mexico, which is one of the 32 states in Mexico. It's specifically in the northeastern part of this state. If you look on a map, you'd find it just northeast of the famous Mexico City. Because it's so close to Mexico City, it's considered part of the larger urban area that surrounds the capital. This means it's well-connected to the big city.

How many people live in Ojo de Agua?

According to the census from 2010, Ojo de Agua had a population of 242,272 people. This number shows how large and important this community is. It means that many families and individuals call Ojo de Agua their home. This large population also makes it a very active place with lots of daily life happening.

What does "colonia" mean?

In Mexico, a "colonia" is like a neighborhood or a district within a city or town. Ojo de Agua is called a "colonia" even though it's very large. It's a way to describe a specific community area. So, when we say Ojo de Agua is the largest "colonia," it means it's the biggest organized community area in the Tecámac municipality.

What is a municipal seat?

A "municipal seat" is the main town or city where the local government offices are located for a municipality. A municipality is like a county or a local government area. Even though Ojo de Agua is the biggest community in Tecámac, the official municipal seat is the town of Tecámac de Felipe Villanueva. This means the main government buildings and offices for the whole area are in that smaller town, not in Ojo de Agua.

See also

In Spanish: Ojo de Agua (Estado de México) para niños