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San Andrés Totoltepec is located in Mexican Federal District
San Andrés Totoltepec
San Andrés Totoltepec
Location in Mexican Federal District
San Andrés Totoltepec is located in Mexico
San Andrés Totoltepec
San Andrés Totoltepec
Location in Mexico
Country Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico
Federal entity Mexico City
Borough Tlalpan

San Andrés Totoltepec is a community located in the Tlalpan area of Mexico City, Mexico. It is a part of the large and busy capital city. This community is known for its quiet neighborhoods and local life.

What's in the Name?

The name "Totoltepec" comes from an ancient language called Nahuatl. This language was spoken by the Aztec people and is still used by some groups in Mexico today. In Nahuatl, "totol" means "fowl" (like a bird or chicken) and "tepetl" means "hill." So, the name San Andrés Totoltepec means "Saint Andrew's Hill of the Fowl."

Education in San Andrés Totoltepec

Education is important in San Andrés Totoltepec. One well-known school, Peterson Schools, has a campus here. This campus is part of a group of schools that offer education from preschool up to high school. Having schools like this helps the community grow and provides learning opportunities for young people.

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