Ciudad de Huajuapan de Leon
Heroica Ciudad de Huajuapan de León · Mexico
Compact city in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca with a walkable centre, a concentration of historic churches, and cafés and restaurants close together near the water. Its honorary title — Heroica Ciudad — dates to June 1843, commemorating the siege of Huajuapan, a Mexican War of Independence battle won by insurgents under José María Morelos. The city's name derives from Nahuatl words meaning "River of the huajes," and it was renamed to honour Antonio de León, an independence hero.
- Population53,043
- Nearest water from center0.3 km
- Nearest mountain from center2.9 km