Guadalajara facts for kids

Guadalajara
Quick facts for kids Guadalajara
	City
	Ciudad de Guadalajara; City of Guadalajara
	Nickname(s): Spanish: La Perla de Occidente (English: The Pearl of the West), Spanish: La Ciudad de las Rosas (English: The City of Roses)
	Motto(s): Spanish: Somos más por Guadalajara, (English: We are more for Guadalajara)
	Location of Guadalajara within Jalisco
Country	Mexico
State	Jalisco
Region	Centro
Municipality	Guadalajara
Foundation	February 14, 1542
Founded by	Cristóbal de Oñate
Area
• City	151 km2 (58 sq mi)
• Metro	2,734 km2 (1,056 sq mi)
Elevation	1,566 m (5,138 ft)
Population (2010)
• City	1,495,189
• Density	10,361/km2 (26,830/sq mi)
• Metro	4,424,252
• Metro density	1,583/km2 (4,100/sq mi)
• Demonym	Tapatío, guadalajarense
Time zone	UTC−6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)

Guadalajara is a city in Mexico. Over three and a half million people live there. It is the second-largest city in Mexico. It is the capital of the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is in Western Mexico and is over 5,000 feet (1,500 m) above sea level. Guadalajara is a major Latin American city in terms of industry, tourism, and culture. A famous soccer team called Chivas Guadalajara plays there. In 2011 Guadalajara hosted the Panamerican Games and Plans to bid for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. In 2005 Guadalajara was called the City of Culture 2005. Guadalajara is home to a largely celebrated culture of "New Modern Mexico". Guadalajara is also known for Mariachi (a form of folk music) and Ballet Florclorico.

The city is named after Guadalajara, Spain.

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Monument to Beatriz Hernández, one of the founders of Guadalajara.
Built in 1618, Guadalajara Cathedral is a notable example of Spanish Renaissance architecture.
The University of Guadalajara was established in 1791 by Charles IV of Spain.
Señora del Carmen Church, built 1820–30.
Centennial Monument to Mexican Independence.
The Teatro Degollado, built 1866.
Guadalajara in the late 1880s.
Central Guadalajara, circa 1905.
The 2011 Pan American Games.
Guadalajara and its metropolitan area have grown significantly in the 21st century, surpassing 5 million people in 2018.
Parque de los Jalicienses Ilustres.
The Barranca de Huentitán.
Parque 20 de Noviembre, Zapopan.
Buildings in the historic center.
Western Guadalajara business district skyline.
Street in the historic center.
Intersection of Av. Chapultepec & Av. Vallarta.
Parque de la Revolución.
The 17th-century Church of San Francisco de Asís.
The Hotel Riu Plaza is the tallest skyscraper in the city.
Skyline of Puerta de Hierro business district.
Hyatt Hotel Andares.
Calle Morelos commercial street.
The Teatro Degollado, named after its builder Santos Degollado, was built in 1855.
Street in the historic center.
Guadalajara Regional Museum.
Biblioteca Ibero-Americana.
San Felipe de Neri Church.
The Guadalajara International Film Festival, founded in 1986, is the most important film festival in Latin America.
The Taekwondo competition at the 2011 Pan American Games.
The Guadalajara International Book Fair is the largest Spanish language fair in the world, as well as the largest book fair in the Americas.
The 2008 Guadalajara International Book Fair's booksellers pavilion.
The Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento.
Casa de los Perros.
Guadalajara Arena (Project).
Plaza de los Mariachis.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra.
Birria, a staple dish of Guadalajara.
Carne en su jugo.
Verde style Pozole.
C.D. Guadalajara Chivas banner at Jalisco Stadium.
Estadio Charros, built for the 2011 Pan American Games.
City Palace of Guadalajara.
Palace of Justice of Jalisco.
Jalisco Department of Justice.
The University of Guadalajara, founded in 1791, is one of the highest ranking universities in Latin America.
Guadalajara Tech University.
Guadalajara University Center of Art, Architecture and Design.
Guadalajara International Airport is the 10th busiest airport in Latin America and a hub for Aeroméxico, Volaris, Interjet, and VivaAerobus.
Guadalajara bike-sharing system.
Hospicio Cabañas
Palacio del Gobierno
Palacio Legislativo
Guadalajara Monument
Señora del Pilar Church
Palacio de Velasco
Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres
Guadalajara City Hall
Templo Expiatorio
Señora de la Merced Church
Palacio de Justicia
Sanctuary of Guadalupe