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'''Tepalcatepec''' is a town in [[Michoacán]], [[Mexico]], located north of [[Canollita]].
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| other_name = Tepeque
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[Mexico]]
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = [[Michoacán]]
| settlement_type = City and municipality
| subdivision_type2 = Region
| subdivision_name2 = [[Tierra Caliente (Mexico)|Tierra Caliente]]
| population_metro = 34568
| population_total = 42879
| population_as_of = 2010
| pushpin_map = Mexico Michoacán
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| coordinates = {{Coord|19|11|N|102|51|W|region:MX_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| map_caption = Tepalcatepec within Michoacán state
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'''Tepalcatepec''', also known as '''Tepeque''', is a city and municipality in the state of [[Michoacán]], Mexico, in the southwestern [[Tierra Caliente (Mexico)|Tierra Caliente]] region of the state. The municipality borders the state of [[Jalisco]] to the north and west.
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It is the endemic environment of Michoacan Club-tail iguana (''[[Ctenosaura clarki]]''). The habitat of this species is dry, hot, cactus covered rocky hillsides.


==Population==
== Parque Nacional Eduardo Ruiz ==
The total population of Tepalcatepec in 2010 was 34,568, and the total population of the municipality was 42,879.
Where the Cupatitzio River emerges and forms fabulous waterfalls amid scentful tropical trees and flowers and floating butterflies.


== Nearby Sights ==
== Gun battle ==
Maria Guadalupe Lopez Esquival "La Catrina", 21, leader of the [[Jalisco New Generation Cartel]] (CJNG) in Tepalcatepec, Michoacan was killed in a gun battle with state and federal security forces in the area in January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-13|title=Clash kills La Catrina, 21, suspected CJNG boss in Tierra Caliente|url=https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/clash-kills-la-catrina-21-suspected-cjng-boss/|access-date=2020-07-13|website=Mexico News Daily|language=en-US}}</ref>
'''[[Infiernillo Dam]]'''
About 50 miles south of Uruapan on the road to Playa Azul.
Forms the Infiernillo Lake. Over 60 miles in length. Fed by the Balsas and Tepalcatepec Rivers.


==Fauna==
'''Tzararacua Falls'''
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The Michoacán club-tail iguana (''[[Ctenosaura clarki]]'') is endemic to Tepalcatepec. The habitat of this species is dry, hot, cactus-covered rocky hillsides.
Six miles south of Uruapan
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mexico formed by the Cupatitzio River. Over 120 feet high.


==References==
'''Zocalo''' - Plaza Principal
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Includes the early life of Michoacan with period pottery, textiles and artifacts.


'''Parque Nacional Eduardo Ruiz'''
Where the Cupatitzio River emerges and forms fabulous waterfalls amid scentful tropical trees and flowers and floating butterflies.


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[[Category:Populated places in Michoacán]]
[[Category:Populated places in Michoacán]]


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Latest revision as of 18:32, 30 May 2024

Tepalcatepec
Tepeque
City and municipality
Tepalcatepec is located in Michoacán
Tepalcatepec
Tepalcatepec
Tepalcatepec within Michoacán state
Coordinates: 19°11′N 102°51′W / 19.183°N 102.850°W / 19.183; -102.850
CountryMexico
StateMichoacán
RegionTierra Caliente
Population
 (2010)
 • City and municipality42,879
 • Metro
34,568

Tepalcatepec, also known as Tepeque, is a city and municipality in the state of Michoacán, Mexico, in the southwestern Tierra Caliente region of the state. The municipality borders the state of Jalisco to the north and west.

Population[edit]

The total population of Tepalcatepec in 2010 was 34,568, and the total population of the municipality was 42,879.

Gun battle[edit]

Maria Guadalupe Lopez Esquival "La Catrina", 21, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in Tepalcatepec, Michoacan was killed in a gun battle with state and federal security forces in the area in January 2020.[1]

Fauna[edit]

The Michoacán club-tail iguana (Ctenosaura clarki) is endemic to Tepalcatepec. The habitat of this species is dry, hot, cactus-covered rocky hillsides.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Clash kills La Catrina, 21, suspected CJNG boss in Tierra Caliente". Mexico News Daily. 2020-01-13. Retrieved 2020-07-13.


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