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Jalisco

Jalisco

Mexican state
Jalisco is a western Mexican state fringing the Pacific Ocean. The state is known for mariachi music and tequila, both of which reportedly originated here. The capital, Guadalajara, is peppered with colonial plazas and landmarks like the...
Population: 8.348 million (2020)
Area: 30,343 mi²
Capital: Guadalajara
Native language: Huichol
Demonym: Jalisciense
Highest elevation (Nevado de Colima): 4,339 m (14,236 ft)
ISO 3166 code: MX-JAL