Tejupilco de Hidalgo facts for kids
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Tejupilco
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 Tejupilco de Hidalgo
Location in Mexico
Tejupilco de Hidalgo
Location in State of Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Mexico State |
| Settled | 955 |
| Municipal status | 1825 |
| Elevation | 1,330 m (4,360 ft) |
| Population
(2010)Municipality
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| • Total | 71,077 |
| • Seat | 25,631 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (US Central)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) |
| Postal code |
51400
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| Website | http://www.tejupilco.gob.mx/ |
Tejupilco de Hidalgo is a town in the State of Mexico, Mexico. It is the main town of the Tejupilco Municipality. The town is about 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Toluca, the state capital. You can find it along Federal Highway 34.
The name Tejupilco comes from the Náhuatl language. It means "between the toes." The part "de Hidalgo" was added later. This was done to honor Father Miguel Hidalgo, who started the Mexican War of Independence.
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A Look at Tejupilco's Past
The area where Tejupilco is located has a very long history. We don't know much about the first people who lived here. But we can still see signs of their ancient homes. There are remains of ceremonial centers and tombs on top of many hills. Important sites include Ocotepec, Acatitlán, and San Miguel Ixtapan.
Early Settlers and Kingdoms
For many centuries, the Otomi lived in this area. They called the place "Talisca." Later, a group called the "Tecos" moved in. They were part of the Purépecha kingdom. In 1052, the Toltecs arrived as refugees. They came after their own kingdom was destroyed. The Matlatzinca people also came later from the Toluca Valley.
Aztec Rule and Spanish Arrival
Around 1476, the Aztec king Axayácatl conquered the Matlatzincas. This meant he took control of their lands, including what is now Tejupilco. After the Spanish arrived in Mexico, Andrés de Tapia was sent to take over the old Matlatzinca lands. He found no resistance in this area.
Life in Tejupilco Today
Tejupilco started as a small village. By 1579, it was paying taxes to the Spanish. In 1734, most people living there were indigenous. Only seven Spanish families were recorded at that time. For a long time, indigenous leaders governed the town. They reported to the Spanish.
Becoming a District Head
In 1874, Tejupilco was named the head of its district. This district included other towns like Temascaltepec. However, in 1881, the main office moved to Temascaltepec. Today, the town of Tejupilco has about 22,041 people living in it.
How People Make a Living
The most important way people earn money here is through farming. Farmers use about 93,586 hectares (231,256 acres) of land. They grow crops like corn, beans, avocados, and peaches. Raising animals is also important. People raise pigs, goats, sheep, and chickens. Some people also work in logging, which means cutting down trees for wood.
There are also minerals in the area. For example, there is marble in a place called El Zapote. However, these minerals have not been used much for business yet. Tourism is another idea that could help the local economy grow in the future.
See also
In Spanish: Tejupilco de Hidalgo para niños
