Boroughs of Mexico

Boroughs are known as delegaciones, or in the case of Mexico City, demarcaciones territoriales.

As a result of the political reforms enacted in 2016, it is no longer designated as a federal district and became a city, a member entity of the Mexican federation, seat of the powers of the union and the capital of Mexico.

[1] Mexico City is divided into 16 boroughs, officially designated as demarcaciones territoriales or colloquially known as alcaldías in Spanish.

Headed by a mayor, these boroughs kept the same territory and name as the former delegaciones, while expanding their local government powers.

Municipal boroughs are non-autonomous, but function merely as the internal divisions whereby the administration of public services is organized.