# Aguascalientes City

> capital of the Mexican state of Aguascalientes

**Wikidata**: [Q200805](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200805)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aguascalientes_(city))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/aguascalientes-city

## Summary

Aguascalientes City is the capital of the state of the same name in Mexico . Founded in 1575 , it is a Spanish-speaking urban center . As of 2012, the city had a population of 934,000 .Covering an area of 1,200 square kilometers , Aguascalientes City sits at an elevation of 1,900 meters above sea level . It operates in the UTC−06:00 time zone .

## Summary  
Aguascalientes City is the capital of the Mexican state of Aguascalientes, founded in 1575. As a major urban center with a population of 934,424 (2012) and elevation of 1,888 meters, it serves as the administrative and cultural hub of its state.  

## Key Facts  
- **Founded**: 1575.  
- **Population**: 722,250 (2010) and 934,424 (2012).  
- **Area**: 1,168.72 km².  
- **Elevation**: 1,888 meters above sea level.  
- **Coordinates**: 21.8808° N, 102.2961° W.  
- **Time Zone**: UTC−06:00 (standard time).  
- **Official Language**: Spanish.  
- **Postal Codes**: 20000–20999.  
- **Human Development Index (HDI)**: 0.789.  
- **Twin Cities**: San Luis Potosí, Irapuato, Modesto, Lynwood, Lampa.  
- **Website**: http://www.ags.gob.mx (Spanish).  
- **Instance Of**: City, big city, locality, locality of Mexico.  
- **Capital Of**: Aguascalientes state and municipality.  
- **Locator Map**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Aguascalientes,_AG.svg.  

## FAQs  
- **When was Aguascalientes City founded?**  
  The city was founded in 1575.  

- **What are its key demographic statistics?**  
  As of 2010, the population was 722,250, rising to 934,424 by 2012.  

- **What cities is Aguascalientes twinned with?**  
  It is twinned with San Luis Potosí, Irapuato, Modesto, Lynwood, and Lampa.  

- **What is its administrative role?**  
  It serves as the capital of both Aguascalientes state and its municipality.  

- **What is its HDI?**  
  The city has a Human Development Index of 0.789, indicating high development.  

- **What languages are officially recognized?**  
  Spanish is the official language.  

## Why It Matters  
Aguascalientes City is a historically significant urban center in central Mexico, anchoring the state’s political and cultural life since the 16th century. Its sustained population growth and high HDI reflect its economic and social importance, serving as a regional hub for education, commerce, and governance. The city’s colonial heritage and modern infrastructure underscore its dual role as a historical site and contemporary metropolitan area.  

## Notable For  
- Founded in 1575, making it one of Mexico’s older colonial cities.  
- High HDI (0.789) compared to national averages.  
- Serves as the administrative capital of both its state and municipality.  
- Recognized in global encyclopedias, including *Collier’s New Encyclopedia* (1921).  
- Population growth from 722,250 (2010) to 934,424 (2012).  

## Body  
### History  
Aguascalientes City was founded in 1575, with its historical timeline documented in resources like the *Timeline of Aguascalientes*. It is referenced in *The Nuttall Encyclopædia* and *Collier’s New Encyclopedia* (1921), highlighting its longstanding cultural and historical relevance.  

### Geography  
- **Location**: Situated at 21.8808° N, 102.2961° W in Aguascalientes Municipality.  
- **Elevation**: 1,888 meters above sea level.  
- **Area**: Covers 1,168.72 km².  
- **Locator Map**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Aguascalientes,_AG.svg.  

### Demographics  
- **Population**: Grew from 722,250 (2010) to 934,424 (2012).  
- **Categories**: Associated with *Category:People from Aguascalientes City* and *Category:Births in Aguascalientes City*.  

### Administration  
- **Capital Of**: Aguascalientes state and municipality.  
- **Official Name**: Aguascalientes (Spanish).  
- **Municipality**: Aguascalientes Municipality (INEGI locality ID: 010010001).  

### Infrastructure  
- **Website**: http://www.ags.gob.mx (Spanish).  
- **Dialing Code**: +449.  
- **Postal Codes**: 20000–20999.  
- **Time Zone**: UTC−06:00 (standard time).  

### Economy and Development  
- **HDI**: 0.789, indicating strong socioeconomic conditions.  
- **Twin Cities**: Partnerships with San Luis Potosí, Irapuato, Modesto, Lynwood, and Lampa.  

### Culture and Recognition  
- **Encyclopedia Entries**: Featured in *Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana*, *Great Russian Encyclopedia Online*, and *Encyclopedia of China*.  
- **Media**: Documented in *The Nuttall Encyclopædia* and *Collier’s New Encyclopedia* (1921).  
- **Native Label**: Aguascalientes (audio: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Aguascalientes.ogg).  

### Identifiers  
- **GND ID**: 4564411-1.  
- **VIAF ID**: 137910421.  
- **GeoNames ID**: 4019233.  
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 4392412822.  
- **Wikipedia Title**: Aguascalientes (city).  

### Miscellaneous  
- **Page Banner**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Aguascalientes_Wikivoyage_banner.jpg.  
- **Aliases**: Known as Ciudad de Aguascalientes, 阿瓜斯卡连特斯市 (Chinese), and آوسكلينتس (Arabic).  
- **Archive References**: Cited in *De Agostini* and *Treccani* encyclopedias.

## References

1. Censo de Población y Vivienda 2020
2. archINFORM
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. Czech National Authority Database
6. MusicBrainz
7. [Source](http://www.inegi.org.mx/sistemas/consulta_resultados/iter2010.aspx?c=27329&s=est)
8. GeoNames
9. [Source](https://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/aguascalientes)
10. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
11. [Source](https://encyklopedia.pwn.pl/haslo/Aguascalientes;3866432.html)