Below is the list of cities and towns in Mexico whose name begins with the letter G. You will also find some general information about each of them.
City/Town | State | Population |
---|---|---|
García | Nuevo León | 247,000 |
Gómez Palacio | Durango | 342,000 |
Guadalajara | Jalisco | 1,460,000 |
Guadalupe | Nuevo León | 673,000 |
Guanajuato | Guanajuato | 194,000 |
Guasave | Sinaloa | 71,000 |
García
García is a city and municipality in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. It’s located in the Monterrey metropolitan area, about 30 kilometers northwest of Monterrey. The city was named after Joaquín García, a landowner who donated the land for the town’s foundation in the 19th century. García is known for its rapid growth in recent years due to industrial development and urban expansion from Monterrey.
Gómez Palacio
Gómez Palacio is a city in the state of Durango, Mexico. It’s part of the La Laguna metropolitan area along with Torreón and Lerdo. The city was named after former Durango governor Francisco Gómez Palacio. Founded in 1885, it has become an important industrial and agricultural center in northern Mexico, known for its dairy production and manufacturing industries.
Guadalajara
Guadalajara is the capital and largest city of the state of Jalisco, Mexico. It’s the second-most populous metropolitan area in the country. The city’s name comes from the Arabic Wād al-Ḥijārah, meaning “Valley of Stones”. Guadalajara is known as the birthplace of mariachi music and tequila. It’s a major cultural center with numerous museums, theaters, and the famous annual Guadalajara International Book Fair.
Guadalupe
Guadalupe is a city and municipality in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. It’s part of the Monterrey metropolitan area. The city is named after the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint. Guadalupe is known for its industrial sector and as a residential suburb of Monterrey. It’s home to the Estadio BBVA, one of the most modern soccer stadiums in Latin America.
Guanajuato
Guanajuato is the capital city of the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. The name comes from the P’urhépecha language, meaning “Place of Frogs”. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its colonial architecture, narrow streets, and underground tunnels. Guanajuato was a major silver mining center during the colonial period and is famous for hosting the annual International Cervantino Festival, one of the most important cultural events in Latin America.
Guasave
Guasave is a city and municipality in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. It’s located in the northwestern part of the state. The name Guasave comes from the indigenous Cahita language, meaning “Place of the Guazas” (a type of bamboo). The city is known as “The Agricultural Heart of Mexico” due to its significant agricultural production, particularly in crops like corn, beans, and vegetables.
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