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Apizaco

Tlaxcala, Mexico · North America

About Apizaco

Apizaco sits on the route: 10 minutes from Yauhquemehcan, 43km from Great Pyramid of Cholula.

Apizaco is a town located in Tlaxcala, Mexico. With a population of 49,506, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Apizaco 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 Apizaco to your route.

About Apizaco

Apizaco is a city in Apizaco Municipality located near the geographic center of the Mexican state of Tlaxcala, approximately 25 minutes by car from the state's capital city of Tlaxcala. Those seeking to reach the port of Veracruz by railroad from Mexico City must travel through Apizaco. The city began because of its

Read more location on this railroad. Universities in Apizaco include the Technological Institute of Apizaco (Instituto Tecnológico de Apizaco), and most recently, the University of the Valley of Tlaxcala (Universidad del Valle de Tlaxcala) The city is the second in importance after the capital city, Tlaxcala. It is of major commercial and trade value to the state because it is halfway on the road between Mexico City and the port of Veracruz. The census of 2005 reported a population of 49,459 in the city of Apizaco, while the municipality had 73,097 inhabitants. The city is the second largest in the state in population, behind only Villa Vicente Guerrero. The municipality has an area of 56.83 km² (21.94 sq mi) and includes a small number of other communities, the largest of which are Santa Anita Huiloac, Santa María Texcalac, and San Luis Apizaquito.

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Apizaco offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Apizaco located?

Apizaco is located in Tlaxcala, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.4133 latitude, -98.1436 longitude.

What is the population of Apizaco?

Apizaco has a population of approximately 49,506 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
49,506
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Tlaxcala
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
19.4133, -98.1436

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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Worth the detour from Apizaco

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Puebla

A UNESCO-listed colonial city famous for its Talavera tiles, baroque churches, mole poblano cuisine, and views of snow-capped volcanoes.

42 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Puebla Cathedral

A Renaissance cathedral on Puebla's Zócalo with Mexico's tallest bell towers, in a UNESCO-listed historic centre off Highway 150D.

42 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Museo Amparo

Two 16th–18th-century buildings in central Puebla housing one of Mexico's finest pre-Hispanic collections alongside colonial art, with a modern rooftop terrace looking straight across at the cathedral towers and Popocatépetl.

42 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Great Pyramid of Cholula

The largest pyramid by volume in the world, topped by a Spanish colonial church, with tunnels revealing layers of ancient construction.

43 km · about 50 min drive

racetrack

Autódromo Miguel E. Abed

A Mexican circuit at Amozoc de Mota near Puebla with both a road course and an oval, home to NASCAR Mexico and set against the volcanic backdrop of the central highlands.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Apizaco

  • 64 kmPaso de CortésThe 3,600-m saddle between the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, reached by a paved mountain road from Amecameca: the route Cortés marched into the Valley of Mexico in 1519.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Apizaco.

Hualcaltzinco

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 2,599

Zimatepec

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 7,378

San Benito Xaltocan

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 5,367

San José Tetel

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 5,884

Santa Anita Huiloac

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 7,183

San Luis Apizaquito

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 6,099

Colonia San Isidro

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 2,419

Yauhquemehcan

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 4,204

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