Fun facts about Nezahualcóyotl
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The Bordo de Xochiaca landfill was one of the largest landfills in the Valley of Mexico, covering 150 hectares.
Nezahualcóyotl
Mexico
Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, or more commonly Neza, is a city and municipal seat of the municipality of Nezahualcóyotl in Mexico. It is located in the state of Mexico, adjacent to the east side of Mexico City. The municipality comprises its own intrastate region, Region IX.
From the “The old Bordo de Xochiaca landfill” section
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Nezahualcóyotl was named after the lord of Texcoco, an ally of the Aztec Triple Alliance.
Nezahualcóyotl
Mexico
Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, or more commonly Neza, is a city and municipal seat of the municipality of Nezahualcóyotl in Mexico. It is located in the state of Mexico, adjacent to the east side of Mexico City. The municipality comprises its own intrastate region, Region IX.
From the “History” section
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The city has one of the highest crime rates in the State of Mexico.
Nezahualcóyotl
Mexico
Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, or more commonly Neza, is a city and municipal seat of the municipality of Nezahualcóyotl in Mexico. It is located in the state of Mexico, adjacent to the east side of Mexico City. The municipality comprises its own intrastate region, Region IX.
From the “The city” section
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The Orquesta Sinfónica Infantil y Banda Sinfónica de Nezahualcóyotl, created in 1998, is the only organization of its type in the State of Mexico.
Nezahualcóyotl
Mexico
Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, or more commonly Neza, is a city and municipal seat of the municipality of Nezahualcóyotl in Mexico. It is located in the state of Mexico, adjacent to the east side of Mexico City. The municipality comprises its own intrastate region, Region IX.
From the “The city” section
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The Ciudad Deportiva, built in 1990, is located on the edge of what was the Bordo de Xochiaca landfill.
Nezahualcóyotl
Mexico
Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, or more commonly Neza, is a city and municipal seat of the municipality of Nezahualcóyotl in Mexico. It is located in the state of Mexico, adjacent to the east side of Mexico City. The municipality comprises its own intrastate region, Region IX.
From the “The city” section
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Photo: Thelmadatter · Public Domain