# Tlaxco

> city in the Tlaxcala State, Mexico

**Wikidata**: [Q19824930](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19824930)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tlaxco

## Summary
Tlaxco is a city located in the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico. It serves as the capital of the Tlaxco Municipality and holds the designation of a "Pueblo mágico." The city is situated at an elevation of 2,553 meters above sea level.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Tlaxco is an instance of a city and a locality of Mexico.
- **Location**: It is located in the Tlaxco Municipality within the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico.
- **Capital Status**: The city functions as the capital of the Tlaxco Municipality.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 19.621569043215988, Longitude -98.11965574473729.
- **Elevation**: The city sits at an elevation of 2,553 metres above sea level.
- **Heritage Designation**: Tlaxco is officially designated as a "Pueblo mágico."
- **Twin Towns**: The city is twinned with Apizaco, Zacatelco, Huamantla, and Calpulalpan.
- **Locality ID**: The INEGI locality ID for Tlaxco is 290340001.
- **External Identifiers**: 
    - GeoNames ID: 3515349
    - Google Knowledge Graph ID: `/g/11cfv1c1j`
    - OpenStreetMap Relation ID: 1391362
    - GNS Unique Feature ID: -1706159
    - Who's on First ID: 101999023
    - SNARC ID: Alliat
    - Yale Lux ID: `place/7257229c-b986-49f9-b5c1-681673f0f1e8`
    - National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007530801405171.

## FAQs
**What is the geographic location of Tlaxco?**
Tlaxco is situated in Tlaxcala State, Mexico, specifically within the Tlaxco Municipality. It is positioned at coordinates 19.621569043215988 latitude and -98.11965574473729 longitude.

**What is the elevation of Tlaxco?**
The city is located at an elevation of 2,553 metres above sea level.

**Does Tlaxco have any special heritage status?**
Yes, Tlaxco holds the "Pueblos mágicos" heritage designation.

**Which cities are twinned with Tlaxco?**
Tlaxco maintains administrative twinning relationships with the cities of Apizaco, Zacatelco, Huamantla, and Calpulalpan.

**In which languages is information about Tlaxco available on Wikipedia?**
Wikipedia pages for Tlaxco are available in several languages, including Chechen, Cebuano, Commons, German, Spanish, Ladino, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Simple English, Serbian, Swedish, Tatar, and Vietnamese.

## Why It Matters
Tlaxco serves as a significant administrative center as the capital of the Tlaxco Municipality. Its recognition as a "Pueblo mágico" highlights its cultural and historical importance within Mexico, a designation that promotes tourism and preserves local heritage. The city's extensive presence across multiple language Wikipedias and international databases (such as GeoNames, INEGI, and the National Library of Israel) underscores its global recognition and relevance as a distinct geographic entity.

## Notable For
- Holding the "Pueblo mágico" heritage designation, distinguishing it as a site of cultural significance.
- Serving as the capital of the Tlaxco Municipality.
- Being a locality of Mexico with a specific INEGI identification code.
- Maintaining international and regional administrative links through its twinning with four other cities: Apizaco, Zacatelco, Huamantla, and Calpulalpan.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Tlaxco is classified as a city and a locality within Mexico. Geographically, it resides in the Tlaxcala State at coordinates 19.621569043215988, -98.11965574473729. The city holds a distinct elevation of 2,553 metres. Administratively, Tlaxco is the capital of the Tlaxco Municipality, serving as the primary governing center for the surrounding municipality area.

### Heritage and International Relations
The city has been granted the heritage designation of "Pueblos mágicos," a status referenced by the Mexican tourism secretariat. Tlaxco maintains a network of sister city relationships, officially twinned with four administrative bodies: Apizaco, Zacatelco, Huamantla, and Calpulalpan.

### Identifiers and Databases
Tlaxco is indexed in numerous national and international databases. The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) identifies the locality with the ID 290340001. Other geographic and knowledge identifiers include:
- GeoNames ID: 3515349
- OpenStreetMap Relation ID: 1391362
- GNS Unique Feature ID: -1706159
- Who's on First ID: 101999023
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: `/g/11cfv1c1j`
- SNARC ID: Alliat
- Yale Lux ID: `place/7257229c-b986-49f9-b5c1-681673f0f1e8`
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007530801405171

### Media and Visual Documentation
Visual documentation of the city is available through Wikimedia Commons. The city's page banner is hosted at `https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Tlaxco_banner.jpg`. An image of the Parroquia de San Agustin serves as a representative visual for the city, accessible via `https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Parroquia_de_San_Agustin.JPG`. The entity has a sitelink count of 14 and a commons category specifically named "Tlaxco."

### Wikipedia Presence
The entity has a global presence on Wikipedia, with versions available in 13 languages: Chechen (ce), Cebuano (ceb), Wikimedia Commons (commons), German (de), Spanish (es), Ladino (lad), Russian (ru), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Simple English (simple), Serbian (sr), Swedish (sv), Tatar (tt), and Vietnamese (vi).

## References

1. [Source](https://pueblosmagicos.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/pueblos/)
2. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File