Mazahua people

Mazahua

Hñatho
Mazahua natives in Valle de Bravo, State of Mexico
Total population
135,897[1]
Regions with significant populations
State of Mexico (Mexico)
Languages
Mazahua, Mexican Spanish
Religion
Christianity (Catholicism) and Mesoamerican religion
Related ethnic groups
Other indigenous peoples of Mexico

The Mazahuas are an Indigenous people of Mexico, primarily inhabiting the northwestern portion of the State of Mexico and small parts of Michoacán and Querétaro. The largest concentration of Mazahua is found in the municipalities of San Felipe del Progreso and San José del Rincón of the State of Mexico. There is also a significant presence in Mexico City, Toluca and the Guadalajara area owing to recent migration. According to the 2010 Mexican census, there are 116,240 speakers of the language in the State of Mexico, accounting for 53% of all indigenous language speakers in the state.