History of Toluca in Timeline

Toluca de Lerdo is the capital of the State of Mexico and the seat of the Municipality of Toluca. As of 2020, the city has a population of 910,608, forming the core of the Greater Toluca metropolitan area, which boasts a population of 2,347,692, making it the fifth most populous metropolitan area in Mexico. Toluca's rapid growth is largely attributed to its location 63 kilometers southwest of Mexico City.

1910: Centenary of Independence and Inauguration of Plaza España

In 1910, Toluca celebrated a century of Independence, and the Plaza España was inaugurated.

1910: Cosmovitral Designed

In 1910, the Cosmovitral, a stone and ironwork building, was designed by engineer Manuel Arratia in order to accommodate the "16 de Septiembre" market.

February 12, 1917: Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club Founded

On February 12, 1917, the Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club, the largest sports institution in the city, was founded.

August 8, 1935: Inauguration of Estadio Nemesio Diez

On August 8, 1935, the Estadio Nemesio Diez was officially inaugurated, with a capacity for 30,000 spectators.

January 1936: Nevado de Toluca National Park Established

In January 1936, the Nevado de Toluca area was converted into the Nevado de Toluca National Park, covering about 1,517 square kilometers.

1944: Industries Settled in Toluca

Since 1944, many industries have settled in Toluca, contributing to its economic importance.

1954: Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club Joins Liga MX

In 1954, the men's Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club began participating in the Liga MX.

1956: Literary Institute Becomes Autonomous University

In 1956, the Literary Institute, later named the Scientific and Literary Institute, became an autonomous university.

1958: Adolfo López Mateos Presidency Start

In 1958, Adolfo López Mateos, an alumnus of the Literary Institute, became president of Mexico.

1964: Adolfo López Mateos Presidency End

In 1964, Adolfo López Mateos ended his presidency of Mexico.

1965: Industrial Zone of Toluca-Lerma-Tianguistenco

In 1965, the industrial zone of Toluca-Lerma-Tianguistenco began to attract industries to the area.

1968: Chrysler's Toluca Car Assembly Established

Since 1968, Chrysler's Toluca Car Assembly has been manufacturing automobiles.

1978: Bishopric Moved to Main Cathedral

In 1978, the seat of the bishopric was moved to the main cathedral from the Tercer Orden Temple.

1980: Cosmovitral Inaugurated

In 1980, Cosmovitral was inaugurated as a botanical garden and stained glass exhibition.

1990: Cosmovitral Completed

In 1990, Cosmovitral was completed, featuring stained glass windows considered the largest in the world, created by Leopoldo Flores.

2007: Migration in potential consumers of Toluca Airport

In 2007, the Toluca airport represented migration in potential consumers of 2.2 million passengers.

2008: Projected Travelers for Toluca Airport

It was projected that in 2008, up to five million travelers may utilize the Toluca Airport, which would make it the 4th busiest in the country.

2015: Launch of Toluca's Huizi Public Bike Share System

In 2015, Toluca's Huizi public bike share system was launched with 27 stations and 350 bicycles, operated by PBSC Urban Solutions.

2017: Deportivo Toluca Femenil Founded

In 2017, the women's professional soccer club Deportivo Toluca Femenil was founded and began participating in the Liga MX Femenil.

October 2020: Toluca-Mexico City Commuter Rail

As of October 2020, the Toluca-Mexico City commuter rail line was estimated to open in 2023.

2020: Toluca Population

In 2020, the population of Toluca was 910,608, and the Greater Toluca metropolitan area had a population of 2,347,692, making it the fifth most populous metropolitan area in Mexico.