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Panorámica Guadalajara desde edificio Bansi hacia norte (cropped)
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Guadalajara was originally founded at three other sites before moving to its current location.

Guadalajara
Mexico
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Guadalajara

Mexico

Country
Mexico
Population
1.5M
Coordinates
20.66, -103.35
215th most populous city in the world

Guadalajara is the capital and the most populous city in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco.

From the “History” section

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Photo: Isacdaavid · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Panorámica Guadalajara desde edificio Bansi hacia norte (cropped)
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The city was granted cityhood by the king of Spain in 1542.

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Guadalajara

Mexico

Country
Mexico
Population
1.5M
Coordinates
20.66, -103.35
215th most populous city in the world

Guadalajara is the capital and the most populous city in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco.

From the “History” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Isacdaavid · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Panorámica Guadalajara desde edificio Bansi hacia norte (cropped)
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Guadalajara has been recognized as Mexico's first Smart City due to its use of developing technology.

Guadalajara
Mexico
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Guadalajara

Mexico

Country
Mexico
Population
1.5M
Coordinates
20.66, -103.35
215th most populous city in the world

Guadalajara is the capital and the most populous city in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco.

From the “International events” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Isacdaavid · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Panorámica Guadalajara desde edificio Bansi hacia norte (cropped)
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The coat of arms of Guadalajara was granted by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, in 1539.

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Guadalajara

Mexico

Country
Mexico
Population
1.5M
Coordinates
20.66, -103.35
215th most populous city in the world

Guadalajara is the capital and the most populous city in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco.

From the “Coat of arms” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Isacdaavid · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Panorámica Guadalajara desde edificio Bansi hacia norte (cropped)
city

Guadalajara's population surpassed one million in 1964.

Guadalajara
Mexico
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Guadalajara

Mexico

Country
Mexico
Population
1.5M
Coordinates
20.66, -103.35
215th most populous city in the world

Guadalajara is the capital and the most populous city in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco.

From the “History” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Isacdaavid · CC BY-SA 4.0

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