Toluca
Toluca [toˈluka], officially Toluca de Lerdo [toˈluka ðe ˈleɾdo] (Otomi: Nzuhni), is the state capital of the State of Mexico as well as the seat of the Municipality of Toluca. Toluca has a population of 910,608 as of the 2020 census. The city forms the core of the Greater Toluca metropolitan area, which with a combined population of 2,347,692 forms the fifth most populous metropolitan area in the country.
Toluca, Mexico | |
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State Capital | |
| Toluca de Lerdo | |
Above, from left to right: Panoramic view with the snow-capped mountain in the background, the Plaza de los Mártires, the Torres Bicentenario, the Municipal Palace of Toluca, the Cathedral of Toluca, the Government Palace of the State of Mexico, the Cosmovitral Botanical Garden, and the Model Museum of Sciences and Industry. | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location of Toluca in the State of Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 19°17′33″N 99°39′25″W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Mexico |
| Region | Toluca |
| Metro area | Greater Toluca |
| Municipality | Toluca |
| Municipal Status | December 13, 1812 |
| Municipal Seat | Toluca de Lerdo |
| Government | |
| • Type | Ayuntamiento |
| • Municipal President | Juan Rodolfo Sánchez Gómez |
| Area | |
| • City | 452.37 km2 (174.66 sq mi) |
| • Water | 7.30 km2 (2.82 sq mi) |
| Elevation (of seat) | 2,660 m (8,730 ft) |
| Population (2020 Census) | |
| • City | 910,608 |
| GDP (PPP, constant 2015 values) | |
| • Year | 2023 |
| • Total (Metro area) | $35.6 billion |
| • Per capita | $13,600 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (US Central)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) |
| Postal code (of seat) | 50000 |
| Area code | 722 / 729 |
| Demonym | Toluqueño (a) |
| Website | Official website (in Spanish) |
Located 63 kilometres (39 mi) southwest of Mexico City, the city's rapid growth stems largely from its proximity to the capital.
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