An aerial shot of the Satélite Towers —one of the most important symbols of Naucalpan— taken from a helicopter.

Naucalpan (formally: Naucalpan de Juárez) is a municipality in the Mexican state of México. It is one of the state's most industrialized municipalities, second only to Toluca, its capital. It borders with the northernmost part of Distrito Federal, and it is part of the Mexico City Metropolitan Area, which is the second largest Metropolitan Area of the world. Naucalpan is also the birthplace of the Mexican rock band Café Tacuba, whose members are often called "The Blessed Children of Naucalpan" by the media. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (480x640, 149 KB) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (480x640, 149 KB) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... An aerial shot of the Satélite Towers —one of the most important symbols of Naucalpan— taken from a helicopter. ... The United Mexican States, or Mexico, is a federal republic, comprising 31 states. ... Toluca is a city in México State in central Mexico, at 19. ... The Mexican Federal District or Distrito Federal (D.F.) is an area within Mexico that is not part of any of the States of Mexico, but is administered by the Mexican Federal Government and as such it is the seat of the Mexican Federal Government. ... Mexico City (Spanish: Ciudad de México) is the name of a megacity located in the Valley of Mexico (Valle de México), a large valley in the high plateaus (altiplano) at the center of Mexico, about 2,240 metres (7,349 feet) above sea-level, surrounded on most sides... This page lists the 100 largest metropolitan areas of the world by population. ... Rock band (or rock group) is a generic name to describe a group of musicians specializing in a particular form of electronically amplified music. ... L to R: Joselo Rangel, Quique Rangel, Rubén Albarrán, Meme del Real Café Tacuba (often spelled Café Tacvba) is a musical group from Naucalpan, Mexico. ...

Toponymy

Symbol

The Nahuatl symbol for Naucalpan (often inaccurately referred to as its Coat of Arms) is composed of four concentric rings located on the upper part, above the symbol of Calpulli (house exerting the power); under them, the symbol for "land", and the symbol of Pan (place) in the bottom. Nahuatl is a native language of central Mexico. ... A modern coat of arms is derived from the medi val practice of painting designs onto the shield and outer clothing of knights to enable them to be identified in battle, and later in tournaments. ...

Meaning of the name

The name Naucalpan derives from the Nahuatl "Nahui-Calli-Pan", which literally translates into "Four-House-Place". The derived meaning is "Place of the Four Houses", with the houses being Tlatilco (place of hidden things), Totoltepec (place of birds), Huitzilacasco (place between spears) and Totolinga (place of chickens). Nahuatl is a native language of central Mexico. ...

History

The Tlatilcan culture arrived to the lands of Naucalpan between the years 1700 to 600 BC. By 1400 BC the area had great influence and presence of Otomi groups, and was called Otocampulco (on the place of Otomies). The Chichimecan culture arrived between the years 1000 and 1200, and built the pyramid now known as "Pirámide del Conde", as it was found during the construction of a residential area of the same name. In 1428 the territory was claimed by the Tepanecan empire of Azcapotzalco, but after being defeated by the Mexican Triple Alliance the territory was given to the kingdom of Tlacopan, which later became known as Tacuba. It is at this time when the new Mexican rulers gave the territory the name of Naucalpan. (Redirected from 1700 BC) (18th century BC - 17th century BC - 16th century BC - other centuries) (1690s BC - 1680s BC - 1670s BC - 1660s BC - 1650s BC - 1640s BC - 1630s BC - 1620s BC - 1610s BC - 1600s BC - 1590s BC - other decades) (3rd millennium BC - 2nd millennium BC - 1st millennium BC) Events 1700... Centuries: 8th century BC - 7th century BC - 6th century BC Decades: 650s BC 640s BC 630s BC 620s BC 610s BC - 600s BC - 590s BC 580s BC 570s BC 560s BC 550s BC Events and Trends Fall of the Assyrian Empire and Rise of Babylon 609 BC _ King Josiah... (Redirected from 1400 BC) Centuries: 16th century BC - 15th century BC - 14th century BC Decades: 1450s BC 1440s BC 1430s BC 1420s BC 1410s BC - 1400s BC - 1390s BC 1380s BC 1370s BC 1360s BC 1350s BC Events and Trends Palace of Minos destroyed by fire (1400 BC) Several board... For other uses, see number 1000. ... Events University of Paris receives charter from Philip II of France Births Matthew Paris, English Benedictine monk and chronicler (approximate date). ... // Events October 12 - English forces under Thomas Montacute, 4th Earl of Salisbury besiege Orléans. ... Azcapotzalco is one of the 16 delegaciones (boroughs) into which Mexicos Federal District is divided. ... There have been numerous alliances known as the Triple Alliance: Aztec Triple Alliance - Mexico, Acolhuacan and Tecpanecapan. ... Tlacopan means florid plant on flat ground or also named Tacuba was one of the mesoamericans kingdoms of the prehispanic age Triple Alianza (together with Tenochtitlan and Texcoco). ...

In 1521, after the fall of the Great Tenochtitlán and with the evangelization of mesoamerican cultures, Naucalpan was baptized as "Saint Bartholome Naucalpan". On the event of the wedding of the aztec princess Isabel Moctezuma Tecuichpo and spaniard Alonso de Grado, Hernán Cortés conceded the territory of Tacuba (which included Naucalpan) as a wedding gift. Events January 3 - Pope Leo X excommunicates Martin Luther. ... Plan of Tenochtitlan (Dr Atl) Mexico City statue commemorating the foundation of Tenochtitlan Tenochtitlan (pronounced ) or, alternatively, Mexico-Tenochtitlan, was the capital of the Aztec empire, which was built on an island in Lake Texcoco in what is now central Mexico. ... Hernán Cortés Hernán Cortés, marqués del Valle de Oaxaca (1485–December 2, 1547) (who was known as Hernando or Fernando Cortés during his lifetime and signed all his letters Fernán Cortés) was the conquistador who conquered Mexico for Spain. ...

During the colonial period Naucalpan became an important mining place for sand, grave and limestone; this was used in the building of important churches and imperial buildings, such as the Mexico City Cathedral and the Mexican National Palace. Limey shale overlaid by limestone. ...

In 1574 the construction of a sanctuary for Our Lady of Los Remedios began, which concluded in August of 1575. This sanctuary was further expanded over the years, and in 2000 was elevated to the rank of Basilica. Events April 14 - Battle of Mookerheyde. ... Events February 13 - Henry III of France is crowned at Reims February 14 - Henry III of France marries Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont August 5 - Henry Sidney is appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The Basilica of St. ...

In 1810, on the break of the Independence War, the spanish army brought the image of the Virgin of Los Remedios to the capital and dressed her as a captain, naming her "Guardian of the spanish army", much to the discontent of the indigenous population of Naucalpan. 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

When the independence war ended, Naucalpan became part of the neighbouring territory of Tlalnepantla, but with a government of its own. When the state of Mexico is founded on March 2, 1824, an election was called to form the first municipalities. As a result, on January 1, 1826 Naucalpan became a municipality of its own. March 2 is the 61st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (62nd in leap years). ... 1824 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1826 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Naucalpan held special significance to Benito Juárez, who used it as a retreat after he returned from New Orleans, and in later years as a personal villa. It was from Naucalpan where Benito Juárez departed for Querétaro on November 5, 1860; a couple of months before he returned to Mexico City to establish unity. Benito Juárez Benito Juárez (March 21, 1806 – July 18, 1872) was a Zapotec Indian who served two terms (1861-1863 and 1867-1872) as President of Mexico. ... New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ... Benito Juárez Benito Juárez (March 21, 1806 – July 18, 1872) was a Zapotec Indian who served two terms (1861-1863 and 1867-1872) as President of Mexico. ... Querétaro (formal name: Querétaro de Arteaga) is a state in central Mexico. ... November 5 is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 56 days remaining. ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ...

Under Juárez's government, Naucalpan started its industrialization. Benito Juarez himself inaugurated the Río Hondo Fabrics Factory in 1869 (even though the factory was founded in 1867) and the "Mexicas Bridge", a path across the Río de los Remedios that helped establish a faster trade route between Naucalpan and Mexico City. Two years after Juárez died, on September 3, 1874, the congress of the State of México gave Naucalpan the category of Villa with the name "Villa de Juárez". 1869 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1867 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... September 3 is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years). ... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Roman villa. ...

On December 8, 1894 a bullfighting arena (the first Toreo) is built using a wood structure. 53 years later it would be moved to a new location (Cuatro Caminos) and rebuilt with a steel structure. December 8 is the 342nd day (343rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Cuatro Caminos central part of Havana city where the major agricultural market operated prior to the Cuban Revolution of 1959. ...

On August 10, 1906, under Porfirio Díaz's rule, electricity was first introduced to Naucalpan. August 10 is the 222nd day of the year (223rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1906 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Term of office: 29 November 1876 to 30 November 1880 (first term) – 1 December 1884 to 25 May 1911 (second term) Preceded by: Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada (1876), Manuel González (1884) Succeeded by: Manuel González (1880), Francisco León de la Barra interim (1911) Date of birth...

During the Revolution years (1910-1920), many revolutionary figures emerged from Naucalpan, such as Román Díaz Rosas, Arnulfo Chávez, Alfredo Basurto García, Camilo Santos, Encarnación Díaz, Ezequiel Villaviscencio, Felipe Ángel Fortuño Miramón, Joaquín Bolaños Camacho, Luis Medina Barrón, Manuel Ramírez, Manuel Villanueva, Rodolfo González, Toribio Velasco and Román Díaz Rosas. 1910 in topic: Arts Architecture- Art- Film- Literature- Music- Television Science and technology Aviation- Rail transport- Science Other topics Australia- Canada- Ireland- South Africa- Sport Births- Deaths Lists of leaders: State leaders - Religious leaders 1910 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1920 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January January 7 - Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. ...

In 1947 the reubicated Toreo de Cuatro Caminos ends construction. With a dome shaped structure and larger capacity than the former, this time not only worked as a bullfighting arena but was also suited for concerts and other events. President Miguel Alemán Valdés was involved in the project of reubication of Toreo, as he owned by this time the Rancho La Herradura, located on the north part of Naucalpan. 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Term of office: 1 December 1946 – 1 December 1952 Preceded by: Manuel Ávila Camacho Succeeded by: Adolfo Ruiz Cortines Date of birth: 29 September 1902 Place of birth: Sayula, Veracruz Date of death: 14 May 1983 Place of death: Mexico City Profession: Lawyer First Lady: Beatriz Velasco Party: PRI Miguel...

Naucalpan achieved the category of City in 1957. That same year, the residential Ciudad Satélite began its construction, over the lands of Rancho La Herradura, which was sold by the now ex-president Miguel Alemán. Nevertheless, he kept a part of the land to himself and his family, and built a very large house where he spent the rest of his days. CITY (Citytv Toronto) is a television station based in Toronto, Ontario. ... 1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 1963, the Plaza Satélite shopping center is founded, just an avenue apart from Miguel Alemán's residence. 1963 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

In 1976 the Congress of the state gave the municipality its actual name of Naucalpan de Juárez. 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...

In 1981 an ejidal area known as "Ejido de Oro" is turned into a municipal park, under the name of Naucalli; today it represents one of the main sources of oxygen of the urban zone. 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Because of the accelerated development of its industry, today Naucalpan is considered as one of the most important municipalities in Mexico.

Geography

Population

Total: 883,863 (2000 est.)

Male: 426,818: 48.3%

Female: 457,399: 51.75%

Extension

Total: 155.70 sq. km.

Non urban: 55%

Urban: 45%

Altitude

2258 - 3650 m. above sea level.

Climate

Temperate; rainy from May to September. In geography, temperate latitudes of the globe lie between the tropics and the polar circles. ...

Temperature average:

3ºC – 18ºC, (October to March)

6ºC – 32.5ºC (April to September)

Hydrology

Six rivers, seven dams, twelve manantials, three aqueducts.

Torres de Satélite (Satélite Towers)

These towers are located in Ciudad Satélite ("Satellite City"), a middle class residential zone, in the northern part of Naucalpan. One of the country's first urban sculptures of great dimensions, had its planning started in 1957 with the ideas of renowned mexican architect Luis Barragán, painter Jesús Reyes Ferreira and sculpturer Mathias Goeritz. The project was originally planned to be composed of seven towers, with the tallest one reaching a height of 200 meters (about 650 feet), but a budget reduction forced the design to be composed of only five towers, with the tallest measuring 52 meters (170 feet) and the shortest 30 meters (98 feet). The middle class (or middle classes) comprises a social group once defined by exception as an intermediate social class between the nobility and the peasantry. ... 1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Luis Barragán (Guadalajara, 1902 - Mexico City, November 22, 1988) was one of the most important Mexican architects of the 20th century. ...

Goeritz originally wanted the towers to be painted in different shades of orange, but changed his mind later due to some pressure from constructors and investors. It was finally decided the towers would be painted in red, blue, yellow and white, the so (incorrectly) called primary subtractive colors. Primary Colors is a 1996 novel by Anonymous (later revealed by Donald Foster to be journalist Joe Klein), a roman à clef about Bill Clintons first presidential campaign in 1992. ...

Thus, in the first days of March 1958, the Satélite Towers were inaugurated as the symbol of the newborn and modern Ciudad Satélite. Recently, they have been promoted by the local government to be included into the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites list. 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Elabana Falls is in Lamington National Park, part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves World Heritage site in Queensland, Australia. ...

References

• http://www.naucalpan.gob.mx, Naucalpan de Juárez government website.