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Guadalajara metropolitan area, Metropolitan area in Jalisco, Mexico

The Guadalajara metropolitan area spans 2,543 square kilometers across central Jalisco, encompassing 11 municipalities with a population exceeding 5.2 million residents.

Founded in 1542 with the establishment of its central city, this metropolitan region evolved from a colonial settlement into Mexico's second-largest urban concentration.

The region maintains strong connections to traditional Mexican arts, hosting the International Book Fair, mariachi performances, and numerous cultural festivals throughout the year.

The metropolitan area contains an integrated transportation network of light rail lines and bus routes connecting major municipalities like Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, and Tonalá.

Each municipality within the metropolitan area specializes in specific crafts, from Tonalá's pottery to Tlaquepaque's glasswork and Zapopan's technology sector.

Location: Guadalajara

Location: Jalisco

GPS coordinates: 20.66611,-103.35194

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10

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