Municipality in Mexico, Mexico
Rayón is a municipality located in Toluca Region, the northeastern part of the state of Mexico in Mexico, the municipal seat is Santa María Rayón, formerly named Cuauhtenco. The municipality is located at a southern pass leading out of the Toluca Valley.[1]
Geography
The total municipality extends 84.37 km2 and borders with the municipalities of Tenango del Valle, Calimaya and Almoloya del Río.
Communication and transport
The Lerma-Tenango Highway, is a main highway that cross by Rayón, connect with Toluca to Tenango del Valle.
Politics
Mayor |
Time
|
Elias Arturo Sánchez Montes de Oca |
2009–2012
|
Erick Vladimir Cedillo Hinojosa |
2012–2015
|
José Luis Robles Vázquez |
2016–
|
Economy
The economy is principally farming, cattle raising and small businesses, concentrating on the production of corn, beans and fruit.
Demography
Populated places in Rayón
Town |
Population
|
Total |
12 748
|
Santa María Rayón |
|
Culture
Monuments
- Saint Mary of Guadalupe Parish is a monument in Rayón town.
References