In the valley of Morelos, archeologist Michael E. Smith estimates that a typical altepetl had from 10,000 to 15,000 inhabitants, and covered an area between 70 and 100 square kilometers.
Di lembah Morelos, arkeolog Michael E. Smith memperkirakan bahwa altepetl biasanya memiliki jumlah penduduk yang berkisar antara 10.000 hingga 15.000 jiwa, dan mencakup wilayah seluas 70 hingga 100 kilometer persegi.