Jalapa

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Ja·la·pa

also Xa·la·pa (hə-lä′pə, hä-lä′pä)

A city of east-central Mexico east of Mexico City. Built on the site of a pre-Columbian city, Jalapa was captured by Cortés in 1519. It is now an agricultural trade center and a mountain resort.

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Jalapa

(Spanish xaˈlapa)

(Placename) a city in E central Mexico, capital of Veracruz State, at an altitude of 1427 m (4681 ft): resort. Pop: 525 000 (2005 est)

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Ja•la•pa

(hɑˈlɑ pɑ)

n.

the capital of Veracruz, in E Mexico. 279,451.

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