Zapopan, Jalisco

Zapopan is a city and municipality located in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is the most populous municipality in Jalisco. Part of the Guadalajar…
Zapopan is a city and municipality located in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is the most populous municipality in Jalisco. Part of the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area, Zapopan city proper is the largest city in the state. It is best known as the home of the Virgin of Zapopan, an image of the Virgin Mary made in the 16th century. This image has been credited with a number of miracles, has been recognized by popes, and was visited by Pope John Paul II. The municipality is also the home of the Centro Cultural Universitario as well as the Estadio Akron, the home stadium of the C.D. Guadalajara.
  • Country: Mexico
  • State: Jalisco
  • Founded: December 8, 1541
  • Area code: 33
  • Founded as: Nuestra Señora de la Concepción de Tzapopan
  • Municipal Status: 1825
  • Elevation (of seat): 1,571 m (5,154 ft)

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