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Where is Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico

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Puebla de Zaragoza, commonly known as Puebla, is the capital city of the state of Puebla in Mexico. It is located in the central part of the country, in the Puebla region. Puebla is renowned for its rich history, colonial architecture, and cultural heritage. The historic city center of Puebla is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is famous for its well-preserved colonial buildings and churches, as well as its culinary traditions. Puebla is a popular tourist destination and is known for its unique cuisine, including dishes like mole poblano and chiles en nogada.

Puebla De Zaragoza Location Map, Mexico

Facts about Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico

Country	Mexico
State	Puebla
Region	Central Mexico
Municipal Seat	Puebla de Zaragoza
Named After	Ignacio Zaragoza (Mexican general and hero of the Battle of Puebla)
Established	1531
Municipality Status	1826
Coordinates	19.0414° N, 98.2063° W
Total Area	546 sq km
Land Area	546 sq km
Water Area	Minimal
Population (2020)	1,692,181
Population Rank	Fourth-largest city in Mexico
Major City	Puebla de Zaragoza
Main Industries	Manufacturing, Automotive, Textiles, Education, Tourism
Major Airport	Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC)
Time Zone	Central Time (UTC-06:00)
Known For	Colonial architecture, Talavera pottery, cuisine, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Website	https://www.pueblacapital.gob.mx

Top Attractions in Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico

Historic Center of Puebla - UNESCO World Heritage Site with colonial architecture and plazas
Puebla Cathedral - monumental cathedral overlooking the main square
Zócalo de Puebla - lively central plaza surrounded by historic buildings
Cholula Great Pyramid - massive ancient pyramid with a church on top nearby
Biblioteca Palafoxiana - historic library considered one of the oldest in the Americas
Callejón de los Sapos - colorful street known for antiques and weekend markets
Museo Amparo - major museum featuring pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern art
Fuerte de Loreto y Guadalupe - historic forts linked to the Battle of Puebla
Capilla del Rosario - ornate baroque chapel famous for its gold decoration
Talavera Workshops - traditional studios producing Puebla’s famous ceramic art

Distance from Puebla de Zaragoza to Other Mexican Cities

Puebla de Zaragoza to Cholula - 15 km (9 miles)
Puebla de Zaragoza to Tlaxcala - 45 km (28 miles)
Puebla de Zaragoza to Mexico City - 135 km (84 miles)
Puebla de Zaragoza to Pachuca - 170 km (106 miles)
Puebla de Zaragoza to Veracruz - 300 km (186 miles)
Puebla de Zaragoza to Xalapa - 260 km (162 miles)
Puebla de Zaragoza to Oaxaca - 340 km (211 miles)
Puebla de Zaragoza to Cuernavaca - 165 km (103 miles)
Puebla de Zaragoza to Querétaro - 280 km (174 miles)
Puebla de Zaragoza to Morelia - 420 km (261 miles)
Puebla de Zaragoza to Guadalajara - 670 km (416 miles)
Puebla de Zaragoza to Monterrey - 910 km (565 miles)

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