Temixco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Temixco
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City and Municipality
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Mirador municipal Cerro de las 3 cruces
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 Temixco
Location in Morelos
Temixco
Location in Mexico
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| Country | Mexico |
| State | Morelos |
| Municipal Status | March 5, 1933 |
| City | March 7, 1990 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 102.89 km2 (39.73 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 116,143 |
| • Density | 1,128.81/km2 (2,923.60/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Postal Code |
62580 (Temixco Center)
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| Area code(s) | 777 |
| Website | Official site : http://temixco.gob.mx/ |
Temixco is a city in the Mexican state of Morelos. It is the fourth-largest city in the state. You can find it in the western part of Morelos at 18°51′N 99°14′W / 18.850°N 99.233°W.
The city of Temixco is also the main town for the area around it, which is called the Municipality of Temixco. In 2010, about 116,143 people lived in the municipality. The municipality covers an area of about 87.869 square kilometers.
Temixco is about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) away from Cuernavaca. It is also about 85 kilometers (53 miles) from Mexico City.
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History of Temixco
Ancient Times
The land around Xochicalco was settled a very long time ago, around 200 BCE. Xochicalco was a big city between 650 and 900 AD. People believe that some people from Teotihuacan might have moved here.
Xochicalco traded with other groups in places like Oaxaca and the Yucatán Peninsula. Old rock carvings found at the Temple of the Feathered Serpents show that leaders from different areas met here. They met to fix their calendar during a solar eclipse.
Around 830 AD, people who spoke Nahuatl moved into the area. By 1428, when the Aztec Empire was forming, only two communities existed in what is now Temixco: Acatlipa and Cuentepec.
Colonial Period
After the Spanish arrived in 1521, Hernán Cortés was given a lot of land. This land included most of modern Morelos. The villages of Temixco at that time were Acatlipa, San Agustín Tetlama, and San Sebastián Cuentepec.
Wealthy Spanish people started the first sugar cane farms, called haciendas. One of these, the Hacienda of Temixco, was started in 1617. It grew sugar cane and later made sugar and rum.
19th Century Changes
In 1808, a man named Gabriel Joaquín de Yermo freed 200 enslaved people at his hacienda in Temixco. This was unusual for the time.
During the Mexican War of Independence (which started in 1810), the Temixco hacienda became a place to get supplies for the Spanish army.
In 1824, Temixco became part of the District of Cuernavaca. Later, in 1869, it became part of the new State of Morelos.
20th Century Growth
During the Mexican Revolution in 1914, there were battles at the Temixco hacienda. The Zapatistas, led by Emiliano Zapata, took control of it.
In 1921, Temixco became a "Congregación" (a type of town) and was called Real de Temixco. It was part of Cuernavaca. The Municipality of Temixco was officially created on March 5, 1933.
In the 1940s, during World War II, the Hacienda of Temixco became a place where Japanese-Mexican families lived. A school was even set up there for Japanese students.
The Hacienda of Temixco stopped growing sugar cane in 1968. It was then turned into a fun water park, which it still is today!
Temixco grew very fast in the 1970s as more people moved there. In 1990, Temixco officially became a ciudad (city).
21st Century Temixco
Temixco has continued to grow and change. A new bridge project was started in 2012 to connect a highway to the Cuernavaca Airport.
In recent years, Temixco has faced challenges. The city's mayor, Gisela Mota Ocampo, sadly passed away in 2016. Jazmin Juana Solano Lopez was elected as the new Municipal President in 2018.
In 2020, Temixco was the first place in Morelos to give the AstraZeneca vaccine to senior citizens.
Communities in Temixco
The Municipality of Temixco has 36 communities. Most people live in cities (92.6%), while a smaller number live in rural areas (7.4%).
- Temixco City: This is the main city and the capital of the municipality. It is about 1,290 meters (4,232 feet) above sea level. Many people live here, and it has schools, homes, and businesses.
- Cuentepec: This community is known for its adventure park, Cuentepec Extremo. It is also close to the ancient site of Xochicalco. Many people here speak an Indigenous language.
- San Agustín Tetlama: This community is located at 1,285 meters (4,216 feet) above sea level.
- Acatlipa: This name means "Sanctuary of the god of wind" in Nahuatl. It has a water park called "Ojo de Agua." Acatlipa celebrates several important festivals throughout the year.
Economy and Fun
Farming and Animals
About one-third of the jobs in Temixco are in farming. Farmers mainly grow corn, beans, and peanuts. Flowers, especially roses, are also a very important crop.
Raising animals like pigs and chickens is also done, but on a smaller scale.
Making Things
Many people in Temixco make ceramics, especially in Colonia Tres de Mayo. There are also small clothing factories. Pottery is made in Cuentepec. Bricks and other building materials are also produced here.
Sand is mined for construction. There are also resources for lime, which is used in building.
Tourism and Attractions
Tourism is a big part of Temixco's economy. People visit the two water parks and the ancient Xochicalco archaeological site. There are also hotels, restaurants, and movie theaters.
Cuentepec Extremo is an adventure park where you can go rappelling, zip-lining, and hiking. You can also see ancient cave paintings there!
Water Parks
- Ex-Hacienda de Temixco: This park is right in the city center. It used to be a sugar cane farm from the 16th century. Now it has 20 swimming pools, a wave pool, water slides, restaurants, and sports fields.
- Parque Acuático Ojo de Agua: Located in Acatlipa, this park has an Olympic-sized pool, a water slide, and a picnic area. It even has a mini zoo!
Historical Places to See
- Ruins of Xochicalco: This ancient archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It shows how cities developed after the fall of Teotihuacan. The carvings on the Temple of the Plumed Serpent show influences from different cultures. There is also a museum and a solar observatory.
- Exhacienda de Temixco: This old 16th-century farm is now a popular water park.
- Churches: There are several old churches in Temixco, some dating back to the 17th century. These include the Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción and the Iglesia de San Andrés Apóstol.
- Statues and Monuments: You can find statues of important figures like General Emiliano Zapata and President Benito Juárez.
Shopping and Stores
Temixco has many different stores where you can buy clothes, shoes, food, and building materials. There is also a large supermarket in the city.
Getting Around
Public Transport
Local transportation uses vans called rutas. These vans connect Temixco to Cuernavaca and Xochitepec.
For longer trips, two bus lines go between Temixco and Mexico City. Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber are also available.
Highways
Mexican Federal Highway 95D, also known as Autopista del Sol, goes through Temixco. This highway connects Mexico City, Cuernavaca, and Acapulco. There are several exits in Temixco.
Another highway, Mexican Federal Highway 95, runs through the center of Temixco and Acatlipa. State highways connect Temixco to other nearby towns and the Xochicalco archaeological site.
General Mariano Matamoros Airport
The Cuernavaca Airport is located in Tetlama, near Temixco. It opened in 1988. The airport currently has a school for pilots, and there are plans to make it bigger for more flights in the future.
Communication and Learning
Radio, TV, and Internet
A radio station called Radiologico, XHTIX 100.1 FM, broadcasts from Temixco.
Most homes in Temixco have a television, and many also have computers. Companies like Axtel, Telmex, and Izzi Telecom provide Internet service.
Education
Temixco has many schools for different age groups.
- There are 33 public and 4 private elementary schools.
- For middle school, there are public and private options, including technical middle schools.
- There is one public high school and seven private high schools.
Temixco also has four private universities:
- Universidad Cuahnahuac en Morelos
- Universidad del Valle de Mexico, Campus Cuernavaca (UVM)
- Universidad Tec Milenio en Morelos
- Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Cuernavaca (ITESM)
