State/Province: Mexico City
Country: Mexico
Organization Type: Government
Population: 414,470 residents
Density: 7,452 per km²
Area: 4,699 km²
Tourist Attractions / Points of Interest
- National Museum of Anthropology and History
- Chapultepec Castle and Zoo
- Soumaya Museum
- Papalote Children’s Museum
- Luis Barragán House
- National Auditorium
- Masaryk Corridor
- Polanquito district
Demographics & Community Overview
- Weather: Temperate climate with summer rainfall
- Predominant Language: Spanish
- Diaspora Communities: Latin American citizens, Americans, Asian communities, and members of the Jewish community
- Neighboring Municipalities: Azcapotzalco, Cuauhtémoc, Benito Juárez, Cuajimalpa, Álvaro Obregón, Naucalpan, and Huixquilucan
- Main Industries:
- Retail trade
- Accommodation, food and beverage services
- Financial and corporate services
Education Infrastructure
- Primary Schools: 138
- Number of colleges/universities: 138
- Numerous educational and cultural institutions across the municipality.
Awards & Recognitions
- National Award for Good Municipal Government 2022
- Tree Cities of the World 2022 recognition
Government & Private Sector Interest in Pairing
Local Government:
Shows strong interest in collaboration, knowledge exchange, training programs, and sharing governance strategies for mutual community benefit.
Private Sector & Organizations:
Demonstrate strong interest in creating new business, cultural, and educational opportunities through international partnerships.
Personal Testimony / City Strengths
Miguel Hidalgo is ranked as the third safest municipality in Mexico City, according to the National Public Safety Survey (INEGI). Approximately 90% of diplomatic missions in Mexico City are located here, making it a key international hub.
Why is your city interested in a Sister City Pairing?
Miguel Hidalgo aims to strengthen international relationships and create new cooperation opportunities through cultural, economic, and governmental collaboration. Sister City partnerships provide platforms for sharing best practices, strengthening diplomacy, and building long-term economic and educational exchanges.
What does your city have to offer a potential Sister city?
The municipality offers collaboration and expertise in:
- Public safety and municipal services
- Urban management and governance strategies
- Commercial and financial development
- Cultural and educational initiatives
- Environmental sustainability
- Art, culture, finance, and technology cooperation
Miguel Hidalgo is a dynamic economic and cultural center with strong infrastructure and international connectivity.
Other areas beyond the previous specific interests your city would be willing to pursue?
Finance, environment, art, culture, educationand technology
Thematic Interests for Collaboration
The municipality is open to collaboration in:
- Virtual cultural exchanges, festivals, and activities
- Organizing global travel exchanges
- Youth or student exchange programs
- Supporting developing communities
- Humanitarian projects
- Economic partnerships / business development / trade delegations
- Virtual classroom partnerships
- Municipal governance exchanges
- Hosting annual or regional conferences
Geographic & Partnership Interests
Preferred partnerships include urban cities with forested or natural areas.
Previously researched cities include:
- San Francisco — Known for technology and innovation leadership.
- Miami — Key trade and cultural gateway between the U.S. and Latin America.
U.S. Regional Interests include:
- Los Angeles, California
- Chicago, Illinois
- San Francisco, California
No specific partnership concerns or restrictions were identified.
Why do these particular cities stand out?
The first for its outstanding development in technology and innovation and the second for being a key point for trade between the United States and Latin America and being an important cultural and tourist influence.
Aspects to avoid when researching potential pairings that could hinder the pairing process: No
Any pertinent information missed in the previous sections? No
Primary & Secondary Contacts
Primary Contact
Name: José Javier Bernal Robles
Phone: 55 5276 7700 ext. 7717
Email: javierbernal@miguelhidalgo.gob.mx
Secondary Contact
Name: Eloisa Gutiérrez Olivares
Phone: 55 5276 7700 ext. 4016
Email: eloisagutierrez@miguelhidalgo.gob.mx
Date of Survey: June 12, 2024