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Acámbaro

Guanajuato, Mexico · North America

About Acámbaro

Acámbaro sits on the route: 10 minutes from San Juan Jaripeo.

Acámbaro is a town located in Guanajuato, Mexico. With a population of 57,972, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Acámbaro sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Acámbaro to your route.

About Acámbaro

Acámbaro (Otomi: Mä'wada) is a city and municipality in the southeastern corner of the Mexican state of Guanajuato, on the banks of the Lerma River, and the oldest of the 46 municipalities of Guanajuato. Acámbaro was originally a Purépecha settlement which was invaded by the Spanish, and their Otomi allies, in 1526.

Read more Acámbaro is noted as a major railway junction, a local transport hub, and the origin of the nationally famous Acámbaro bread. The 2005 census population of the municipality was 101,762, and that of the city proper 55,082. The municipality covers an area of 877.8 km2 (335.01 sq mi) and includes many small outlying communities, the largest of which are Iramuco and Parácuaro. The municipality of Acámbaro is bordered to the north by Tarimoro and Jerécuaro, to the southeast by Tarandacuao, to the south by the state of Michoacán, and to the west by Salvatierra.

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Where is Acámbaro located?

Acámbaro is located in Guanajuato, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.0325 latitude, -100.7243 longitude.

What is the population of Acámbaro?

Acámbaro has a population of approximately 57,972 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
57,972
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Guanajuato
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.0325, -100.7243

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Nearby Destinations

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