The municipality is 110 kilometers away from Mexico City, and is known for its artisans and cheeses, according to El Heraldo.[3] Aculco currently has a population of over 44,823 inhabitants.[1][4] The mayor or municipal president of Aculco is Jorge Alfredo Osnornio.[3]
History
Aculco was founded approximately in 1110 AD by the Otomies, despite the fact that its name comes from Nahuatl. After being a village inhabited by Otomies for long time, it became a region dominated by the Mexicas, who lived there many years before the founding of Tenochtitlan.[4]
With the arrival of the Spanish in 1540, construction on the church and the convent of San Jeronimo began. In November 1810, Miguel Hidalgo and his contingent, who began the Mexican War of Independence, arrived in the region. Aculco was also where insurgents, led by Don Miguel Hidalgo, lost a battle against the troops of Felix Ma. Calleja.[4]
During the nineteenth century, the town hall and the first primary school in the region were constructed. Public baths and a municipal pool were also built.[citation needed]
On February 19, 1825, it became a municipality. In 1914 and 1915, Aculco was the scene of clashes led by the revolutionaries’ carrancistas, villistas and Zapatistas.[4]
Geography
Concepción waterfall.
The municipality of Aculco has a geographical extent of 484.7 square kilometres (187.1 sq mi). That represents 2.18% of Mexico State, of which it is a part of.[4] Aculco borders Polotitlán in the north, Querétaro in the south, and Acambay and Timilpan in the south.[5] It is approximately 100 kilometers away from or over 1 hour from Toluca, Toluca.
Climate
Aculco has a relatively cool, humid climate, with rain in the summer. The annual average temperature is of 13.2 °C (55.8 °F), with the lowest temperature occurring in the winter. The rain season starts at the end of March or beginning of April and lasts until October or November.[4]
Sworn in to the role on December 13, 2018, Aculco Jorge Alfredo Osornio Victoria will remain president until 2021.[6] He was previously a member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party.[7]
Mayor
Time
Vicente Sosa Alcántara
2000-2003
Jesús Alejandro Aguilar Sánchez
2003-2006
Francisco Javier Venancio Ramirez
2006-2009
Marcos Javier Sosa Alcantara
2009-2012
Salvador del Rio Martínez
2013-2015
Aurora González Ledezma
2016-2018
Jorge Alfredo Osornio Victoria
2019-2021
Economy
The main economic activity of Aculco is the ranching of animals like pigs and sheep. The municipality's principal products include milk, fur, wool and egg. Aculco's inner commerce principally occurs at the municipal market, while its outer commerce is with Toluca, Mexico City and Querétaro.
Another major economic activity of Aculco is the exploitation of natural resources like sand, with quarries present in the region.[8] The municipality is also home to a metal structure manufacturing company.[4]
Aculco is famous for the dairy products it produces. In 2019, Aculco has about 60 artisan workshops for cheese and dairy production.[9]
Tourism
Aculco contains a number of notable geographic features. Two cascades are located in the area: "Tixhiñu" and "la Concepción". Rivers including the Río Ñadó and Río Prieto also flow through the municipality.
Aculco is home to numerous historic sites, including the San Jerónimo and the "Garrido Varela" bullring,[5] as well as the former residence of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. Two busts are located in Aculco in the memory of Benito Juarez and Miguel Hidalgo.[4]
Demographics
According to INEGI, in 2005, Aculco has a population of over 40,000. The ethnic composition is mainly Otomi.[4]
Over 16,000 people in the region are illiterate.[10]
The foundation of the Aculco municipality is celebrated on February 19.[11] In March and April, the municipality holds a scenic performance of Semana Mayor that starts on Holy Thursday, in honor of Señor Nenthé.[11] There is a festival to the Saint Patron Saint Jerome on September 30, including regional fairs, dances, and food.[11]
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