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Xalapa (often spelled Jalapa officially Xalapa-Enríquez) is the capital city of the Mexican state of Veracruz. In the 2005 census the city reported a population of 387,879.

The municipality has an area of 118.45 km². Xalapa lies near the geographic center of the state and is the second-largest city in the state after the city of Veracruz to the southeast.

Images for kids

  • Palacio de Gobierno de Xalapa 1

    The Palace of Government of Veracruz (Governor's Office)

  • Carlos IV de rojo

    Charles IV of Spain officially elevated the status of Xalapa to villa on 18 December 1791.

  • CabezaColosal1 MuseoXalapa

    Giant Olmec head, a mark of the indigenous civilizations of Xalapa.

  • Parroquia de San José

    Saint Joseph Parish.

  • Jalapa Evening

    Jalapa in the evening

  • Parque Juárez

    Juárez Park

  • 91's 1000v

    Athletics at Heriberto Jara Corona Stadium in 1991.

  • Diatipicoxalapeño

    A narrow street in Xalapa, better known as Callejones.

  • Santaanna1

    Antonio López de Santa Anna, born in Xalapa, is one of the most emblematic figures in Mexican history.

  • Cofre de Perote from the northwest

    The Cofre de Perote hills

  • Xalapa1

    Overlooking the Paseo de los Lagos in Xalapa

See also

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