The Municipality of Zacapoaxtla is located in the northern part of the State of Puebla its geographical coordinates are parallel 19 º 44'18 "and 19 º 59'18" north latitude and the meridian 97 ° 31'42 "97 ° 37'54 and" of West longitude.
Zacapoaxtla, a town of 8062 inhabitants, capital of the homonymous municipality of Puebla (Mexico).
Located 172 km from the city of Puebla. The Municipality of Zacapoaxtla is located in the northern part of the state of Puebla, whose coordinates are the parallels 19 º 44'18 "and 19 º 59'18" north latitude and the meridians 97 ° 31'42 "97 ° 37'54 and" west longitude. The city is located at coordinates 19 ° 51'N 97 ° 36'W and. The name means Place of the municipality where it counts the grass, and comes from the Nahuatl roots: grass - grass; pohuat - have, and tla - place. This name comes from the tribute they had to pay the people, in this case rolls of grass. The municipality has 49,242 inhabitants (2000).
In the central region, close to the city of Zacapoaxtla advanced ethnic groups were established Nahua Chichimecas and Toltecs. Finally the Triple Alliance "Huey tlatocayotl" (Mexico-Texcoco-Tlacopan) subjected, leaving the manor in the hands of Texcoco. Established in the manors of San Juan de los Llanos (now free), as well as the Nauzontla, it was dangerous to the crossing between the two villages, prompting some families to form a hamlet between these domains, then, other families are taking up residence forming Tlatlauqui well as a settlement which was within the realm of Calzín Diego, requiring tribute which was paid in rolls of hay, a motif that originated the term Zacapohatlán.
Later, by feats of arms for the emancipation of Mexico, won the category of village on March 11, 1826. Repealing October 12, 1833, stands at the head of the party on 1 April 1835. In 1864, as governor and military commander of the state of Puebla, General Fernando Maria Ortega, told the town of Zacapoaxtla "The city's April 25" taking into account the glorious feats of arms in 1862 at the Battle of May 5 the forts of Loreto and Guadalupe, and in 1863 the participation of the brave Zacapoaxtlas in the convent of Santa Inés in the city of Puebla, (April 25) against the French.
Main attractions
Among the most outstanding monuments are the Municipal Palace, is remarkable in its architectural style ham.
Virgen de Guadalupe Temple of colonial, religious, Lord of Esquipulas Chapel of colonial, religious. Located at the north end of the court of the parish laterense and was built in 1803.
The parish of St. Peter the Apostle is located in the municipal dating from the sixteenth century, Constitution Square with landscaped areas and trees, iron benches and walkways. The obelisk stands at the center, alluding to the heroes of Zacapoaxtla. Community has a museum called Xolalpalcalli, people's house.
Among its natural beauty is the Cascada de la Gloria is located on the river Apulco, his fall is a large pond where the water takes on shades of transparent green, the waterfalls are also wedding veil and the pot
In the central region, close to the city of Zacapoaxtla advanced ethnic groups were established Nahua Chichimecas and Toltecs. Finally the Triple Alliance "Huey tlatocayotl" (Mexico-Texcoco-Tlacopan) subjected, leaving the manor in the hands of Texcoco. Established in the manors of San Juan de los Llanos (now free), as well as the Nauzontla, it was dangerous to the crossing between the two villages, prompting some families to form a hamlet between these domains, then, other families are taking up residence forming Tlatlauqui well as a settlement which was within the realm of Calzín Diego, requiring tribute which was paid in rolls of hay, a motif that originated the term Zacapohatlán.
Later, by feats of arms for the emancipation of Mexico, won the category of village on March 11, 1826. Repealing October 12, 1833, stands at the head of the party on 1 April 1835. In 1864, as governor and military commander of the state of Puebla, General Fernando Maria Ortega, told the town of Zacapoaxtla "The city's April 25" taking into account the glorious feats of arms in 1862 at the Battle of May 5 the forts of Loreto and Guadalupe, and in 1863 the participation of the brave Zacapoaxtlas in the convent of Santa Inés in the city of Puebla, (April 25) against the French.
Main attractions
Among the most outstanding monuments are the Municipal Palace, is remarkable in its architectural style ham.
Virgen de Guadalupe Temple of colonial, religious, Lord of Esquipulas Chapel of colonial, religious. Located at the north end of the court of the parish laterense and was built in 1803.
The parish of St. Peter the Apostle is located in the municipal dating from the sixteenth century, Constitution Square with landscaped areas and trees, iron benches and walkways. The obelisk stands at the center, alluding to the heroes of Zacapoaxtla. Community has a museum called Xolalpalcalli, people's house.
Among its natural beauty is the Cascada de la Gloria is located on the river Apulco, his fall is a large pond where the water takes on shades of transparent green, the waterfalls are also wedding veil and the pot
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