Cuernavaca

Cuernavaca (kweɾnaˈβaka ; "near the woods", Loudspeaker.png modern Nahuatl pronunciation (info • help)) is the capital and largest city of the state of Morelos in Mexico. It was established by the Olmec, "the mother culture" of Mesoamerica, approximately 3,200 years ago and is designated as the archaeological site of Gualupita I . The city is located south of Mexico City, from which it may be reached after a drive of approximately 1½ hours using the D-95 Freeway.[1]

City and Municipality
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Coat of arms of Cuernavaca, Morelos
 
Coordinates: 18°55′07″N 99°14′03″W / 18.91861°N 99.23417°W / 18.91861; -99.23417
CountryMexico
StateMorelos
Founded1200 AD
Municipal Status1821
Government
 • Municipal PresidentCuauhtémoc Blanco
Area
 • Municipality151.2 km2 (58.4 sq mi)
Elevation
(of seat)
1,510 m (4,950 ft)
Population
 (2005) Municipality
 • Municipality349,102
 • Seat
332,197
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Postal code (of seat)
62000
Website(in Spanish) /Official site

References

  1. Wright, Anthony (2009-04-17). "In Morelos, Cuernavaca springs eternal". MexConnect. Retrieved 2009-09-28.