The city of Aguascalientes is the capital of the state of Aguascalientes in western central Mexico. It stands on the banks of the Río Aguascalientes, 1880 meters above sea level, at 21°51′N 102°18′W / 21.85°N 102.3°W / 21.85; -102.3. It is the municipal seat for the municipality of the same name.