kids encyclopedia robot

Huichapan facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Huichapan
Municipality and town
Official seal of Huichapan
Seal
Huichapan is located in Hidalgo
Huichapan
Huichapan
Location in Hidalgo
Huichapan is located in Mexico
Huichapan
Huichapan
Location in Mexico
Country  Mexico
State Hidalgo
Municipal seat Huichapan
Area
 • Total 668.1 km2 (258.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 47,425
Time zone UTC-6 (Central)
Area code(s) 761
Website huichapan.gob.mx

Huichapan (Spanish pronunciation: [wiˈtʃapan]; Otomi: Nxamädo) is a town and one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, in central-eastern Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 668.1 km2. Its name derives from the Classical Nahuatl Huēyichiyapan.

In 2020, the municipality reported a total population of 47,425, up from 39,734 in 2005. In 2017 there were 425 inhabitants who spoke an indigenous language, primarily Otomí del Valle del Mezquital

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Municipio de Huichapan para niños

kids search engine
Huichapan Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.