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Monterrey
Monterrey (; ) is the capital and largest city of the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León. The city anchors the Monterrey metropolitan area, Mexico's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 5,322,117 as of 2009, and is often considered the richest city in Latin America. According to the 2020 census, Monterrey itself has a population of 1,142,194. Located at the foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental, Monterrey is a major business and industrial hub in Mexico and Latin America.
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Monterrey is the capital and largest city of Mexico's northeastern state of Nuevo León, and it anchors Mexico's second-largest metropolitan area with over 5 million people. As a major business and industrial center in Mexico and Latin America, often regarded as the richest city in the region, Monterrey plays a significant economic role in the broader Latin American economy.
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- Sultan of the North, City of the Mountains, Mexican Industrial Capital
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- El trabajo templa el espíritu (Work Tempers the Spirit)
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- Location of Monterrey within Mexico
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- Mexico Nuevo León#Mexico#North America
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32 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Prehispanic history
- Foundation
- After Mexican Independence (19th century)
- 20th century
- 21st century
- Geography
- Natural areas
- Climate
- Demographics
- Education
- Health
- Governance
- Public safety
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Water
- Economy
- Culture
- Cuisine
- Chinatown
- Contemporary music
- Landmarks
- Media
- Sports
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Monterrey (; ) is the capital and largest city of the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León. The city anchors the Monterrey metropolitan area, Mexico's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 5,322,117 as of 2009, and is often considered the richest city in Latin America. According to the 2020 census, Monterrey itself has a population of 1,142,194. Located at the foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental, Monterrey is a major business and industrial hub in Mexico and Latin America.
Monterrey is considered one of the most livable cities in Latin America, and a 2018 study ranked the suburb of San Pedro Garza García as the city with the best quality of life in the country. It serves as a commercial center of northern Mexico and is the base of many significant international corporations. It is considered a Beta World City, cosmopolitan and competitive. Rich in history and culture, it is one of the most developed cities in Latin America.