Zapopan
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| Area | 8932 |
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| Weather | 29°C, Wind W at 0 km/h, 44% Humidity |
| Founded | December 8 |
| 1541 | |
| Local time | Thursday 16:44 |
| Population | 1. 142 million (2010) |
| Colleges and universities | Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara |
| Did you know | Zapopan is the eighth-most-populous city in Mexico (1,243,756). |
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| ID | 1068593 |
About Zapopan
Zapopan is a city in central Mexico, next to Guadalajara. It's known for its Virgin of Zapopan figure, the focus of a popular pilgrimage. The Virgin inhabits a marble altar in the twin-towered Basilica of Zapopan, with its ornate exterior. Contemporary works by Mexican and international artists are on display at Zapopan Art Museum. The Huichol Wixarika Museum showcases handicrafts by a local indigenous group.
