City Details: Zapopan

A few alternate names for Zapopan are: Sapapan, Sapopan, Sapopanas, Sapopano, Tzapopan, Zapopan, sa bo pan, sabwban khalyskw, sapopan, zapwpan khalyskw

Zapopan is a city and municipality located in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Part of the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area, Zapopan is the most populous municipality in the state. It is 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 home to the Centro Cultural Universitario as well as the Estadio Akron, C.D. Guadalajara's official stadium.

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Zapopan

General Information

  • Official Name: Mexico
  • Common Name: Mexico
  • Population: 1476491
  • Timezone: America/Mexico_City
  • Coordinates: 20.72356, -103.38479
  • Country Code: MEX
  • Continent: North America

Closest Airports to Zapopan

  • 1. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL), distance from city center: 23.71 km
  • 2. Zamora Airport (ZMM), distance from city center: 138.02 km
  • 3. Jesús Terán Paredo International Airport (AGU), distance from city center: 155.41 km

Location of Zapopan

Mexico Country Details

  • Country: Mexico
  • Official Name: United Mexican States
  • Capital: Mexico City
  • Region: Americas
  • Subregion: North America
  • Population: 128,932,753
  • Area: 1,964,375 km²
  • Languages: Spanish
  • Currency: Mexican peso ($)
  • Timezones: UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00
  • Flag: Flag of {countryDetailsInfoJson[0].name.common}

Has borders with:

  • Belize
  • Guatemala
  • United States

Holidays in Zapopan, Mexico

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Top Events in Zapopan, Mexico

Bryndis & Liberación
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Aug
23
Sat

Bryndis & Liberación

3:00 AM
Auditorio Telmex
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Los Tucanes de Tijuana.
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Aug
24
Sun

Los Tucanes de Tijuana.

3:00 AM
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Kylie Minogue
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Aug
25
Mon

Kylie Minogue

2:00 AM
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Kylie Minogue
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Aug
25
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Kylie Minogue

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Kylie Minogue
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Aug
25
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Kylie Minogue

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PANDORA Y FLANS, MARIACHI CHG, OFJ EN CONCIERTO SINFONICO
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Aug
28
Thu

PANDORA Y FLANS, MARIACHI CHG, OFJ EN CONCIERTO SINFONICO

3:00 AM
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Emilia
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Aug
29
Fri

Emilia

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Emilia
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Aug
29
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Emilia

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Marca MP
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Aug
30
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Marca MP

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Marca MP
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Aug
30
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Marca MP

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Moenia
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Aug
31
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Moenia

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Horóscopos De Durango
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Sep
6
Sat

Horóscopos De Durango

3:00 AM
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Shakira - Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran - World Tour
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Sep
7
Sun

Shakira - Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran - World Tour

2:30 AM
Estadio Akron
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Espinoza Paz
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Sep
7
Sun

Espinoza Paz

3:00 AM
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Shakira - Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran - World Tour
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Sep
8
Mon

Shakira - Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran - World Tour

2:30 AM
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Shakira Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Gradas
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Sep
8
Mon

Shakira Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Gradas

2:30 AM
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Rancheros,Borrachos y Enamorados:Memo Garza, Komander y Lenin Ramirez
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Sep
13
Sat

Rancheros,Borrachos y Enamorados:Memo Garza, Komander y Lenin Ramirez

3:00 AM
Auditorio Telmex
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Eslabón Armado-Vibras de noche Tour
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Sep
14
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Eslabón Armado-Vibras de noche Tour

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Eslabon Armado
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Sep
14
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Eslabon Armado

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Fuerza Regida-Esto No es un Tour
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Sep
19
Fri

Fuerza Regida-Esto No es un Tour

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Estadio 3 De Marzo U.A.G
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Museums in Zapopan, Mexico

Museum

Trompo Mágico

Avenida Central Guillermo González Camerena 750, 45210 Zapopan, JAL, Mexico

Coordinates: 20.7227° N, 103.4315° W

Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00 • Sa-Su 11:00-19:00

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Museo de Arte de Zapopan

Calle 20 de Noviembre, 45101 Zapopan, JAL, Mexico

Coordinates: 20.7204° N, 103.3898° W

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Museo de Ciencias Ambientales

Avenida José Parres Arias, 45157 Zapopan, JAL, Mexico

Coordinates: 20.7352° N, 103.3810° W

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Museo Etnografico Huichol Wixárika

Calle Eva Briseño 152, 44250 Zapopan, JAL, Mexico

Coordinates: 20.7217° N, 103.3921° W