Toluca de Lerdo
Sign in to saveToluca (), officially Toluca de Lerdo (), 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. Located southwest of Mexico City, the city's rapid growth stems largely from its proximity to the capital.
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Toluca de Lerdo is the capital of the State of Mexico and home to over 910,000 people, making it the core of Mexico's fifth-largest metropolitan area with nearly 2.4 million residents. The city has grown rapidly due to its location just southwest of Mexico City, which has made it an increasingly important urban center in the country.
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- Etymology
- History
- Pre-Columbian era
- Colonial period
- Independence and post-independence
- Geography
- Climate
- Economy
- Industrial zone
- Transportation
- Road
- Rail
- Airport
- Bike sharing
- Education
- Primary and secondary schools
- Landmarks
- Museums
- Culture
- Food and drink
- Sports
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
- See also
- Notes
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Toluca (), officially Toluca de Lerdo (), 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. Located southwest of Mexico City, the city's rapid growth stems largely from its proximity to the capital.
It is mainly an industrial city that borders Metepec, one of the richest municipalities in the country. The Toluca Valley has a good level of infrastructure. Its airport is considered the first option to relieve Mexico City and the first stage of the "El Insurgente" interurban train will soon come into operation, later with a maximum speed of 160 kilometers per hour and a length of 58 km it will link Toluca with Mexico City. It is connected 66 kilometers to the east with the Valley of Mexico, made up of Mexico City and its metropolitan area.
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