Heroic City

Heroic City (Spanish: Ciudad Heroica) is a title bestowed on cities of Mexico in recognition of some historical event in defence of national sovereignty or the republican and federal form of government. The title may be granted by either state congresses or the Congress of the Union. The cities of Atlixco, Puebla de Zaragoza and Veracruz have received this distinction several times.^[1]

In 2006, a commission was established to document information about 35 Mexican cities recognized as heroic. Since then, the count has increased to over 40 towns and cities bearing the designation "Heroic" in their names.^[2] These cities earned their heroic status due to their significant involvement in key wars throughout Mexican history.

The wars include the Mexican War of Independence (1810–1821), the First French Intervention (1838–1839), the Mexican–American War (1846–1848), the Caste War of Yucatán (1847–1901), the Second French Intervention (1861–1867), the Mexican Revolution (1910–1920), and other notable battles. For a battle to be considered heroic, it must have made a substantial impact on the Mexican side of the conflict, representing a pivotal moment in the country's history.