Explore the cities, localities, and regional context that make up Hidalgo.
Hidalgo is a state of Mexico.
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Where does Hidalgo fit?
Hidalgo is a state of Mexico. This directory lists 417 cities and localities in Hidalgo.
Country
Mexico
Administrative type
State
Listed localities
417
About Hidalgo
Hidalgo is a state in central Mexico known for its mining heritage, dramatic landscapes and the prismatic basalt cliffs of its canyons. Its capital is Pachuca, nicknamed the windy city. Rich in history and natural attractions, it blends Indigenous Otomi culture with Cornish mining influences.
Hidalgo ranges from the high central plateau around Pachuca to the lush, mountainous Huasteca region in the northeast, with canyons, hot springs and the basalt formations of the Prismas Basalticos. The climate varies from semi-arid highlands to humid lowlands.
The state's culture reflects its Otomi and Nahua heritage and a unique British mining legacy, including the introduction of football and the savoury pastry known locally as the paste, brought by Cornish miners. Folk traditions remain strong.
A major silver-mining region since colonial times, Pachuca drew Cornish miners in the 19th century. The state was created in 1869 and named after independence leader Miguel Hidalgo.
Key facts
The capital is Pachuca.
Cornish miners introduced football and the paste pastry.
The Prismas Basalticos are striking basalt columns.
It is named after independence hero Miguel Hidalgo.
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Hidalgo is a state in central Mexico known for its mining heritage, dramatic landscapes and the prismatic basalt cliffs of its canyons. Its capital is Pachuca, nicknamed the windy city. Rich in history and natural attractions, it blends Indigenous Otomi culture with Cornish mining influences.
