The state is located in the center of the country and has an area of 4,893 km², accounting for 0.25% of Mexico's total territory [REF].
Morelos, most of which is between 1,000 and 3,300 meters (2,900 - 9,800 feet) above sea level, has a very diverse topography: 42% is mountainous, 16% hilly land, and 42% flat terrain [REF].