Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City
Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City
Gustavo A. Madero is the northernmost borough of Mexico City. It covers about 88.36 square kilometers and had around 1.17 million residents in 2020. The borough seat is in the Villa de Guadalupe area.
History
The area began as Villa de Guadalupe in 1563, became Villa de Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1828, and in 1931 became a borough of Mexico City. It is named after Gustavo A. Madero, the brother of President Francisco I. Madero. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican–American War, was signed here.
Points of interest
- Basílica de Guadalupe, at Tepeyac Hill.
- Tepeyac Hill gardens.
- Northern Central Bus Station, a major travel hub.
- San Felipe de Jesús Tianguis, one of Latin America’s largest Sunday street markets, stretching about seven kilometers.
Education
Public high schools in the IEMS system include Escuela Preparatoria Gustavo A. Madero I “Belisario Domínguez” and Gustavo A. Madero II “Salvador Allende.” Private schools include Sistema Educativo Justo Sierra (Acueducto, Aragón, and Insurgentes campuses), Colegio Guadalupe, Escuela Cristóbal Colón de la Salle, and Instituto Ovalle Monday S. C.
Climate and geography
- Elevation: about 2,243 meters above sea level.
- Average annual precipitation: about 682 mm.
- The area has a warm summer and a mild winter climate.
Other facts
- Area code: 55
- Postal codes: 07000–07990
Gustavo A. Madero is part of the Mexico City metropolis and is known for its historic sites and large markets.
This page was last edited on 1 February 2026, at 19:58 (CET).