Guadalajara metropolitan area facts for kids
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Guadalajara metropolitan area
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| Guadalajara – Zapopan – Tlaquepaque - Tonalá - Tlajomulco | |
 Metropolitan Area |
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Jalisco |
| Largest city | Guadalajara |
| Other cities | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,740 km2 (1,056 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,870 m (6,131.14 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 1,050 m (3,442.6 ft) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,268,642 |
| • Density | 1,897.29/km2 (4,914.0/sq mi) |
The Guadalajara metropolitan area is a very large group of cities and towns in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is often called the ZMG, which stands for Zona Metropolitana de Guadalajara in Spanish. This area is the most populated in Jalisco. It is also the third largest metropolitan area in all of Mexico, after Greater Mexico City and Monterrey.
This big urban area includes the main city of Guadalajara. It also has several important surrounding municipalities. These include Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, Tonalá, Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, El Salto, Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos, and Juanacatlán. Together, these places form a huge, busy region.
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Understanding the Population of Guadalajara
The Guadalajara metropolitan area is home to millions of people. In 2020, about 5.2 million people lived here. This makes it one of the biggest urban centers in North America. The population is spread across eight different municipalities.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in the Guadalajara metropolitan area has grown a lot over the years. In 2015, there were about 4.7 million people. By 2020, this number had increased to over 5.2 million. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in this exciting region.
The main city, Guadalajara, is the most populated part. However, other areas like Zapopan and Tlajomulco de Zúñiga have also seen many new residents. This growth means more homes, schools, and businesses are needed.
Growth Over Time
The Guadalajara metropolitan area has been growing steadily for many years.
- In 1990, about 3 million people lived here.
- By 2000, the population had grown to nearly 3.7 million.
- In 2010, it reached over 4.4 million.
- The most recent data from 2020 shows over 5.2 million people.
This constant growth shows how important and attractive the area is. People move here for jobs, education, and a vibrant city life.
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In Spanish: Área metropolitana de Guadalajara para niños
