Metepec

Metepec (Spanish: [meteˈpek] ) is a municipality in the State of Mexico in Mexico and is located directly to the east of the state capital, Toluca, at an altitude of 2,635 metres (8,645 ft) above sea level. The center of Mexico City lies some 50 km further to the east. The city of Metepec also form part of the Greater Toluca. The name Metepec comes from Náhuatl meaning hill of the agave plants. However, it is also known in the Matlatzinca language as "Nepinta-Tuhi" meaning 'people of corn land' and in the Otomi language as "Ntaguada".

Metepec
Municipality and City
Municipio de Metepec
Panoramic view of Metepec
Metepec
Coordinates: 19°15′04″N 99°36′17″W
Country Mexico
StateState of Mexico
Founded1526
Municipal Status1848
Government
  Municipal PresidentFernando Gustavo Flores Fernández
Area
  Municipality70.43 km2 (27.19 sq mi)
Elevation
(of seat)
2,620 m (8,600 ft)
Population
 (2005) Municipality
  Municipality206,005
  Seat
164,182
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (US Central))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central)
Postal code (of seat)
52140
Websitewww.metepec.gob.mx (in Spanish)
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