Guadalajara is the capital and most populous city of the western Mexican state of Jalisco. It serves as the state's most densely populated municipality and functions as a major center for business, arts, culture, technology, tourism, and the economic hub of the Bajío region.
According to 2020 census data, the city has a population of 1,385,629, ranking it as the eighth most populous city in Mexico. The broader Guadalajara metropolitan area houses over 5.2 million people, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in the country and the twenty-second largest in the Americas. The city maintains the second-highest population density in Mexico, surpassed only by Mexico City.
The city is home to several prominent landmarks, including the Guadalajara Cathedral, the Degollado Theatre, and the Templo Expiatorio. It also features the Hospicio Cabañas, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the San Juan de Dios Market, recognized as the largest indoor market in Latin America.