Apan is a city and one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, in central-eastern Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 346.9 km2.

Apan
Municipality and city
Official logo of Apan
Apan is located in Mexico
Apan
Apan
Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 19°42′N 98°26′W / 19.700°N 98.433°W / 19.700; -98.433
Country Mexico
StateHidalgo
Municipal seatApan
Area
 • Total346.9 km2 (133.9 sq mi)
Elevation
2,468 m (8,097 ft)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total39,247
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

Overview-Twin Towns-sister Cities

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As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 39,247.[1]

It was an important site in the War of Independence (1810-1821). It is a center for the production of pulque and for the sport of charrería, or Mexican rodeo .

Also Apan has become a sister city with Elkhart Indiana

Sister's Cities

Elkhart, Indiana, United States

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References

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  1. ^ "Apan". Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México. Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. Archived from the original on November 29, 2006. Retrieved December 27, 2008.
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