Who was Iztapalapa?

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Iztapalapa remains afflicted by high levels of economic deprivation, and a significant number of its residents lack access to clean drinking water….

Iztapalapa
Federal entity	Mexico City
Established	1928
Named for	Ancient Aztec neighborhood
Seat	Aldama No. 63 esq. Ayuntamiento, Barrio San Lucas, Iztapalapa 09000

What state is Iztapalapa Mexico?

Mexico CityIztapalapa de Cuitláhuac / State

Why is Iztapalapa important?

Now an agricultural district of Mexico City, Iztapalapa produces corn (maize), alfalfa, wheat, beans, and vegetables. Industry is also becoming important. The district is easily accessible by highway, railroad, or air.

How many people live in Iztapalapa?

1,835,486 inhabitants
About Iztapalapa In 2020, the population in Iztapalapa was 1,835,486 inhabitants (48.4% men and 51.6% women).

Is there a lot of crime in Mexico City?

In fact, Mexico City has a relatively low rate of crime compared to other regions in the country.

What inspired the first Passion Play in Iztapalapa?

Unlike others in Latin America, its origins are not in the colonial period but rather in a cholera epidemic in the 19th century, which gave rise to a procession to petition relief. Over time, the procession included a passion play which grew to include various scenes related to Holy Week.

Is Iztapalapa a city?

Iztapalapa is a borough in the Mexico City, located on the east side of the entity. The borough is named after and centered on the formerly independent municipality of Iztapalapa, which is officially called Iztapalapa de Cuitláhuac for disambiguation purposes.

What are the major cities in Mexico?

Mexico: The largest cities 2020 (in million residents)

Characteristic	Residents in million
Mexico City	8.84
Tijuana	1.81
Ecatepec	1.64
León	1.58

What cartel is in Mexico City?

The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in at least 22 of the 31 Mexican states, with important centers in Mexico City, Tepic, Toluca, Zacatecas, Guadalajara and most of the state of Sinaloa.