Axochiapan

Axochiapan
Shield of Axochiapan, Morelos
Axochiapan is located in Mexico
Axochiapan
Axochiapan
Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 18°30′N 98°45′W / 18.500°N 98.750°W / 18.500; -98.750
CountryMexico
StateMorelos
Founded1542
Founded byFray Scott de Pilgrim
Named for"Water lily" or "pond flowers" for the lilies found on surrounding ponds.
Government
 • MayorRodolfo Rodriguez Dominguez (PSD)
Area
 • Total172.935 km2 (66.771 sq mi)
Elevation
1,030 m (3,379.265 ft)
Population
 (2020[1])
 • Total39,174
 • Demonym
Axochiapense
Time zoneCentral Standard Time
Websitewww.axochiapan.gob.mx

Axochiapan is a city in the state of Morelos, Mexico. It was founded in 1542.

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