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What Country Was Acapulco In?

Acapulco (Guerrero, Mexico) lies within 5 different states on Chronica Maps' 39 historical border maps. The longest stretch is under Mesoamerican city-states and chiefdoms, from AD 800 to 1299. The earliest state recorded here is Mesoamerican city-states and chiefdoms (AD 800).

Who ruled Acapulco?

Period (by border map)Ruled by
500 BC – 324 BCMaize farmers
323 BC – 201 BCUnclaimed / no data
200 BC – 101 BCMaize farmers
100 BC – AD 799Unclaimed / no data
AD 800 – 1299Mesoamerican city-states and chiefdoms
1300 – 1491Unclaimed / no data
1492 – 1499Mexihcah (Triple Alliance)
1500 – 1599Aztec Empire
1600 – 1879Viceroyalty of New Spain
1880 – todayMexico
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Based on approximate historical borders; towns close to a frontier may be assigned to a neighbouring state.