Benito Juárez, Mexico City
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For Benito Juárez International Airport, see Mexico City International Airport.
Benito Juárez (pronounced [beˈnito ˈxwaɾes] ⓘ), is a borough (demarcación territorial) in Mexico City. It is a largely residential area, located to the south of historic center of Mexico City, although there are pressures for areas to convert to commercial use. It was named after Benito Juárez, president in the 19th century.
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Benito Juárez | |
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Country | Mexico |
Federal entity | Mexico City |
Established | 1941 |
Named for | Benito Juárez |
Seat | Municipio Libre esq. División del Norte Col. Santa Cruz Atoyac, Benito Juárez C03310 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Santiago Taboada (PAN) |
Area | |
• Total | 26.62 km2 (10.28 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,242 m (7,356 ft) |
Population (2020)[3] | |
• Total | 434,153 |
• Density | 16,000/km2 (42,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
Postal codes | 03000–03949 |
Area code | 55 |
HDI (2010) | 0.917 Very High [4] |
Website | alcaldiabenitojuarez.gob.mx |
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The borough has the highest socioeconomic index in the country as it is primarily populated by the middle and upper middle classes. The borough is home to a number of landmarks such as the World Trade Center Mexico City, the Estadio Azul, the Plaza México and the Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros.