Ciudad López Mateos
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Travel to Ciudad López Mateos should be limited to essential purposes; non‑essential travel is discouraged.
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When to go: Ciudad López Mateos month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ciudad López Mateos are typically January, February and November, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low 8°C), and August the wettest (about 201 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.8 | 7.5 | 6 | 10.2 |
| February | 24.2 | 8.7 | 7 | 10.9 |
| March | 26.4 | 10.5 | 17 | 11.4 |
| April | 27.4 | 11.7 | 24 | 11.8 |
| May | 27.5 | 13.2 | 52 | 12.0 |
| June | 24.5 | 13.2 | 156 | 11.0 |
| July | 22.4 | 12.5 | 192 | 10.9 |
| August | 22.3 | 12.6 | 201 | 10.6 |
| September | 21.9 | 12.6 | 186 | 9.8 |
| October | 21.9 | 11.3 | 67 | 9.9 |
| November | 22.3 | 9.6 | 19 | 10.2 |
| December | 21.5 | 8.0 | 8 | 10.4 |
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Research updated Monday, August 17, 2026Past and future events in Ciudad López Mateos
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- Construction of Viaducto Bicentenario
Second‑floor highway built to commemorate the bicentennial of Mexico's independence
- Montealto train line termination
Early‑20th‑century train line that ended in Atizapán
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01 · OverviewCiudad López Mateos, in brief
Municipal seat and namesake
Ciudad López Mateos, commonly called Atizapán, is a city in the State of Mexico, Mexico, and serves as the municipal seat of Atizapán de Zaragoza. The settlement was previously named San Francisco Atizapán before its official name was changed in honor of president Adolfo López Mateos, who was born in the town.
Demographics and geography
According to the 2010 census, the population of Ciudad López Mateos reached 489,160 inhabitants, making it the seventh-largest city in the state. The municipal area includes the upscale neighborhood Zona Esmeralda. Geographical features crossing the area include the Tlalnepatla River, San Javier River, and Moritas River, alongside streams such as La Bolsa, La Herradura, El Tecojote, and El Xhinte. The local topography features Biznaga Hill, Atlaco Hill, La Condesa Hill, and Grande Hill. Near the border with Naucalpan, the Madin Dam supplies water to the northwest portion of the Greater Mexico City area.
Infrastructure and education
Transportation routes include bus lines connecting to the north, center, and southwest parts of Mexico City, alongside a highway linking the municipality to Toluca, Interlomas, Santa Fe, the Herradura Boroughs, and the Mexico-Querétaro highway. The Atizapan de Zaragoza Airport is situated in the north, though it maintains minimal use without established airlines, and the Viaducto Bicentenario connects a second-floor highway to inner Mexico City. Educational facilities in Atizapán include the Escuela Sierra Nevada Esmeralda campus for preschool and elementary students, as well as the Green Hills School South Campus.
Historical heritage and cultural presence
As the birthplace of Mexican president Adolfo López Mateos, downtown Atizapán de Zaragoza holds a mausoleum built for his remains. Local media coverage and municipal documentation are supported by entities including the local newspaper and news agency Ciudadnorte, alongside historical records from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática and the México Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ciudad López Mateos
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01 · Q&AWhere is Ciudad López Mateos located and what are its coordinates?
Ciudad López Mateos is situated in Mexico at geographic coordinates 19.5579, -99.2567, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Ciudad López Mateos?
Ciudad López Mateos has a recorded population of approximately 489,160 and observes the America/Mexico_City time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Ciudad López Mateos?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Ciudad López Mateos include ES-MX, with MXN used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ciudad López Mateos?
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